OLD ENGLISH COOKIES

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A magnificent blend of textures and spices with a hint of coffee. These are great on a cold winter day.

Provided by Jolene

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups packed brown sugar
¾ cup shortening
2 eggs
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup brewed coffee
1 cup raisins
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C ). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening. Add the egg and mix well. Sift together the flour, cloves, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the coffee until well blended, then stir in the raisins, nuts, and chocolate chips.
Drop cookies by tablespoonful onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 15 minutes; cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 184.7 mg, Sugar 33.9 g