BRAZILIAN JUBILEE COOKIES

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I got this out of an old Pillsbury cookie cookbook. I used to make them every year--they are very good. Time for baking, does not include chill time for dough.

Provided by taillightsinsightbb

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 36 COOKIES

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups pillsbury all-purpose flour
1 -2 tablespoon instant coffee
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chopped brazil nuts or 1 cup other nuts
solid milk chocolate kisses or semisweet chocolate piece

Steps:

  • In a large mixer bowl, combine all ingredients, except Brazil nuts and chocolate pieces.
  • Blend well at low speed.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup Brazil nuts; mix thoroughly.
  • Chill dough for easier handling.
  • Shape into balls, using a rounded teaspoon for each.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Press a candy kiss or 5 chocolate pieces into center of each hot cookie.
  • When chocolate has softened, spread to frost.
  • Sprinkle with remaining chopped nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.3, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 5.9, Sodium 45.2, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 1.3

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