New england soft molasses cookies recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup coffee
• 2-1/2 to 4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt