Coffee Chip Cookies

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. combine water and coffee; set aside. combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with coffee. stir in the chocolate chips. refrigerate for 1 hour.
• 2 drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges. remove to wire racks to cool. yield: 3-1/2 dozen.