Crisp Coffee Cookiescookies, desserts 2 tablespoon instant coffee granules 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 cup shortening 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 large egg 2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 granulated sugar 1 chocolate glaze 2 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoon baking cocoa 2 tablespoon water 1 1/3 cup powdered sugar Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Dissolve coffee granules in milk. Mix shortening, butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, vanilla, egg and coffee mixture in a large bowl. Stir in flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Shape dough by teaspoonfuls into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten to 1/4-inch thickness with greased bottom of a glass dipped into granulated sugar. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Remove from cookie sheet, cool completely on a wire rack. When completely cooled drizzle with Chocolate Glaze. Chocolate Glaze: Heat butter, cocoa and water over low heat, stirring occasionally, until margarine is melted. Stir in powdered sugar until smooth. From the recipe files of suzy@bestweb.net |
