Ingredients

1 Cup Sugar

1 Cup Molasses

1 Cup Shortening

1 Cup Raisins

1 Cup Nuts (optional)

2 Tsp Baking Soda

1 Cup Coffee (brewed)

2 Ea Eggs

2 tsp Cinnamon

1 tsp Cloves

1 tsp Salt

5 Cup Flour

Preparation

Dissolve Baking Soda into Coffee

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl

Drop by spoon onto ungreased cookie sheet

Bake @ 375 for 12 minutes