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Great gifts for giving
The perfect addition to any gift basket
Great idea for the holidays or any special occasion
~ Mocha Sugar Cookies ~
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 t vanilla
1 T milk
2 T instant espresso
~or~
instant coffee powder
2 cups flour
1/2 t salt
1/2 t baking soda
1/4 t baking powder
1 (1.75- to 2-ounce) chocolate bar, coarsely grated
Preheat oven to 375F.
In mixing bowl, cream together shortening and brown and granulated
sugars. Add egg and vanilla. Heat milk and stir in the instant coffee
Add to creamed mixture and mix in until well incorporated. Sift flour
salt, baking soda and baking powder and add to creamed mixture. Mix
until well incorporated. Roll mixture into 1 inch balls. Place on
ungreased baking sheets well spaced apart. Press out cookie with bottom
of lightly buttered glass dipped in sugar or press out with a fork.
Sprinkle lightly with grated chocolate. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes. Cool
slightly before removing to wire racks.
Cool completely before you store them.
Makes 3 dozen cookies
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For gift giving package cookies in plastic bag.
Tie bags closed with Christmas ribbon and add a
touch of greenery. Add gift tag.
