Coffee Chip Cookies

The Daycare Lady's Note:

"My daughter loves the subtle coffee flavor in these soft cookies," says Maurane Ramsey of Fort Wayne, Indiana. "Now that she's away at college, I send her goody boxes with these freshly baked treats inside. The recipe makes plenty for her to share with her friends." From The Ultimate Cookie Collection

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 21

Yield: 3.5 dozen c ...

• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups brown sugar , packed
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine water and coffee; set aside. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with coffee. Stir in the chocolate chips. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.