1/4 c. hot water
4 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. vegetable oil
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
3/4 c. cold black coffee
Mix all dry ingredients. Mix vegetable oil, egg, molasses, coffee and water and stir into dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Roll out dough and cool in refrigerator for at least one hour. Cut to desired shape and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 425 degrees until the cookies pass the toothpick test (toothpick comes out clean) time will vary depending on the thickness you decide.