Ginger Cookies

Directions

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   Cream shortening and sugar.
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   Add egg, then molasses and coffee (instant coffee made double strength is good).
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   Add one cup flour and
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   rest
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   of
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   dry ingredients.
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   Mix well, then add remaining flour.
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   Form
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   into balls the size of a walnut, using flour to prevent
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    sticking. Place on a greased cookie sheet, flatten slightly,
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    and
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    bake in a 350° oven until light brown, but still soft
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    in
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    the center.
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    Cool on rack or brown paper. Makes about 5 dozen medium large cookies.