Coffee Spice Cookies

By KimberlyB

Ingredients

• 2 tsp folgers classic instant coffee crystals
• 1 tsp hot water
• 1/2 c crisco butter shortening or 1/2 stick crisco butter flavor all-vegetable shortening sticks
• 3/4 c packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/2 c flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 c chocolate decorator bits

Preparation

Step 1

1. Dissolve instant coffee in hot water. Beat shortening, brown sugar, egg, vanilla and coffee mixture in a large bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.

2. Divide dough into two equal parts. Shape each half into a roll 7" x 1 1/2" diameter. Roll in chocolate decorator bits, pressing lightly. Wrap tightly. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

3. Heat oven to 375'. cut rolls into 1/4" slices. Place slices 1" apart on ungreased baking sheet.

4. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until set. cool on rack.