1/2	Cup	Shortening
1/2	Cup	Sugar
1	Large	Egg
1/2	Cup	Molasses
1/2	Cup	Strong brewed coffee
3 1/2	Cups	All-purpose flour
1	Tsp.	Baking soda
1/2	Tsp.	Salt
1	Tsp.	Ground ginger
1	Tsp.	Ground nutmeg
2 2/3	Cups	Sifted powdered sugar
1	Tsp.	Butter or margarine, softened
4	Tbsps.	Hot water
1	Tsp.	Lemon extract

Place shortening in a medium sized bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add ½ cup sugar, beating well. Add egg, beat well; Stir in molasses and coffee until blended.

In another medium bowl, combine flour and next four ingredients; add to shortening mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.

Bake at 350° for 9 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Stir together powdered sugar and remaining ingredients until smooth. Spread over cookies.

YIELD: 5 dozen .