Cappuccino Flats

By learen

Ingredients

• 2 squares unsweetened chocolate
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1 each egg
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons shortening

Details

Servings 55

Preparation

Step 1

IN a small heavy saucepan heat and stir unsweetened chocolate till melted. Remove from heat and cool slightly.

MEANWHILE stir together flour, cinnamon, and salt.

IN a large mixer bowl beat 1/2 cup shortening and butter with electric mixer on medium speed till butter is softened. Add the sugar and brown sugar and beat till fluffy.

DISSOLVE this instant coffee in the water. Add coffee mixture, melted chocolate, and egg to butter mixture; beat well.

ADD flour mixture and beat till well mixed. Cover and chill for one hour or until easy to handle. Shape into two 7 inch rolls. Wrap and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.

CUT into 1/4 inch slices. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire rach and cool.

IN a heavy small saucepan heat and stir chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons shortening over low heat till melted. Dip one half of each cookie into chocolate mixture. Place on waxed paper til the chocolate is set.