Coffee Cookies
One of my fondest childhood memories of the holidays is of my mom baking cookies… and she baked lots of cookies. This recipe is a family favorite and gets high praise whenever I make it to share with family, friends, and co-workers. Now it is my turn to share it with you!
Coffee Cookies
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Ingredients
- ½ cup shortening
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg or cloves or ¼ teaspoon of each
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon baking soda dissolved in ½ cup cold coffee
- 2 cups sifted flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup raisins, chopped
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cream shortening with sugar and spices.
- Add eggs and beat well.
- Add alternately the coffee and the flour which has been sifted with baking powder.
- Lastly add the raisins and nuts.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls on a greased (or silicone mat) baking sheet.
- Bake 12 minutes.
- Cool cookies on a wire rack.
Notes
This recipe is halved from the original and makes approximately 3 dozen cookies
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