Grandma's Soft Molasses Cookies

1 c Shortening

1/2 t Salt

3 t Soda

2 t Ginger

2 t Cinnamon

1 t Allspice or cloves

1 c Sugar

1 c Molasses

1 Egg

4 3/4 c Flour (sifted)

3/4 c Double strength cold coffee

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cream together first 7 ingredients (left to right); blend in molasses. Beat in egg; add sifted flour alternately with coffee. Drop from teaspoon onto lightly greased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake 15 minutes or until done. Yield: 5 dozen.