1 cup crisco
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 cup molasses
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup hot coffee
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder

blend sugar and crisco. add eggs, molasses, spices and baking soda which has been mixed with hot coffee. add vinegar and beat in flour which has been sifted with salt and baking powder. stir well and drop onto cookie sheet. bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.