Coffee Cookies 1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon milk
2 cups flour (sifted)
2 tablespoon instant coffee
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon  baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt    

1. Mix shortening, sugars, milk, vanilla and egg until fluffy
2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl
3. Stir in dry mixture into sugar mixture
4. Chill 1 hour
5. Roll dough into 1 inch balls
6. Place about 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet
7. Flatten to 1/8 inch thick with a greased fork or glass and dipped in sugar
8. Bake at 400 F for 8 to 10 minutes
9. Cool on sheet for several minutes, than transfer to wire rack

 

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