CHUNKY MOCHA COOKIES

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My Home Economics Club has a cookie exchange every Christmas. These cookies flavored with a hint of coffee are always a big hit. -Janet Sparks, Shirley, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Beat in milk, coffee granules and vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in pecans, chips, raisins and coconut. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.