Ingredients

  • 5 1/2 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tbsp. baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon baking pwdr
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 c. dark molasses
  • 1/2 c. strong coffee

Method

  • Sift together flour, soda, baking pwdr, salt, ginger and cinnamon.
  • Cream shortening and sugar gradually; beat till light.
  • Add in Large eggs and vanilla.
  • Add in molasses and coffee, then sifted dry ingredients; mix well and chill.