Molasses Cry Babies

1 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1 cup molasses

5 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1 cup cold or lukewarm coffee

1/2 tsp cloves

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ginger

1 cup raisins

1 cup nuts

Mix shortening and sugar. Add mosasses and coffee.

Add sifted dry ingredients, raisins and chopped nuts.

Drop by teaspoons onto cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 325

degree oven for about 12-15 minutes. Makes 8-10 dozen cookies.

Recipe can be cut in half for smaller amounts.