These coffee-flavored cookies are so delicious, most people can’t believe they’re made in my kitchen instead of a gourmet bakery. You’ve got to give them a try!
—JACQUELINE CLINE DRUMMOND, WI
PREP: 20 MIN. + CHILLING • BAKE: 10 MIN./BATCH + STANDING • MAKES: 4 1/2 DOZEN
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon warm water
1 large egg
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
GLAZE
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons shortening
1. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Dissolve coffee in water; add to creamed mixture with egg and melted chocolate until blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (dough will be sticky). Shape into two 6 1/2-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
2. Unwrap rolls and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
3. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.