Cry Babies

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 cup coffee, strong and hot
1 cup raisins, seedless
2 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp cinnamon
5 tsp ginger, ground
2 tsp soda, baking
1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped

Cream together the butter and sugar. Add the molasses.

Sift the flour, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Add to the creamed mixture, alternating with the coffee. Stir in the raisins and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart on to cookie sheets.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.