COFFEE-RUM COOKIES

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A recipe from my husband's grandmother. This was one of my FIL's favorites when he was growing up. We tried them recently and they are very good--light and crisp.

Provided by lucid501

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 dozen, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour, sifted
2 tablespoons instant coffee
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening, softened
1/3 cup margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • Sift first 5 ingredients together, set aside.
  • Cream shortening and margarine together, adding the sugars while creaming.
  • Add egg and rum extract, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Blend in dry ingredients.
  • Wrap dough in wax paper and chill thoroughly.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out small amounts of dough at a time to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with fluted cookie cutter or biscuit cutter.
  • Decorate rounds with pecan halves, if desired.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 11.8, Sodium 129.6, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 9.7, Protein 1.9

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