Cry Babies I

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Dissolve the baking soda in the cooled coffee; set aside. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Beat in the eggs one at a time, then gradually add the coffee mixture, molasses, and vinegar. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup cocoa powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 12 mins Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. (12 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins To make the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder. Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the glaze evenly over each cookie. Let the glaze set before serving. (15 minutes)