Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup raisins, chopped
  • 1 cup nuts, chopped
  • 1 cup hot coffee

Method

  • Cream shortning, sugar, molasses and eggs together.
  • In a seperate bowl, sift flour, cinnamon, ginger, salt and.
  • soda together.
  • Stir in raisins and nuts.
  • Alternately add flour mixture and coffee, beating well after each addition.
  • Drop from a teaspoon onto greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in a moderate oven (350 F) until done, about 7-10 minute.