COFFEE CHIP COOKIES

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"My daughter loves the subtle coffee flavor in these soft cookies," says Maurane Ramsey of Fort Wayne, Indiana. "Now that she's away at college, I send her goody boxes with these freshly baked treats inside. The recipe makes plenty for her to share with her friends."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large 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 semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

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. , Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.