Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 cup coffee strong and hot
  • 1 cup raisins, seedless seedless
  • 2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 5 teaspoons ginger ground
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda baking
  • 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped

Method

  • Cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Add the molasses.
  • Sift the flour, cinnamon, ginger and salt.
  • Add to the creamed mixture, alternating with the coffee.
  • Stir in the raisins and nuts.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart on to cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350F (180C) for 12 to 15 minutes.