Old Fashion Spice CookiesGrandma Chamberlins

Ingredients

• 1 c sugar
• 1 c molasses
• 12 tsp cloves
• 1 egg
• 4 to 6 c flour enough to stiffen
• 1 c shortening
• 1 tsp allspice
• 12 tsp ginger
• 2 Tbsp coffee

Directions

1. Cream sugar shortening and molasses
2. Add egg allspice cloves ginger and coffee
3. Mix
4. Add enough flour to make stiff dough
5. Chill
6. Roll out 14-inch thick
7. Cut with cookie cutters May decorate with sugar toppings
8. Bake at 375 for 10 to 15 minutes