Jumpin' Java Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 2 cups brown sugar packed
• 2  eggs 
• 3 cups flour all-purpose
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup shortening 
• 1 cup strong coffee decoction brewed

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar and eggs. Stir in the coffee. Gradually blend in flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in raisins if using. Drop by spoonfuls 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
4. Let cool on wire racks.