CRISPY COFFEE COOKIES

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I created this recipe because I wanted an easy-to-make cookie that folks can't resist. These tempting treats have a hint of coffee flavor and aren't overly sweet.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons hot water
2 eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar

Steps:

In a bowl, combine sugar and oil. Dissolve coffee in water; add to sugar mixture and mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the sugar mixture., Roll into 3/4-in. balls, then roll in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets; flatten with a fork. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.