Espresso Thumbprint Cookies (Cookie Exchange Quantity)

By á-24350

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee (dry)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Espresso Filling
1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
2 tablespoons instant espresso coffee (dry)
1 bag (11 1/2 oz) milk chocolate chips (2 cups)
1 tablespoon coffee-flavored liqueur, if desired