Brazilian Jubilee Cookies

I got this out of an old Pillsbury cookie cookbook. I used to make them every year--they are very good. Time for baking, does not include chill time for dough.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Yields: 36 COOKIES

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  pillsbury all-purpose flour
• 1 -2  tablespoon instant coffee
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup shortening
• 1  egg
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1  cup  chopped brazil nuts or 1  cup  other  nuts
•  solid  milk chocolate kisses or   semisweet chocolate piece

Directions

1. In a large mixer bowl, combine all ingredients, except Brazil nuts and chocolate pieces.
2. Blend well at low speed.
3. Stir in 1/2 cup Brazil nuts; mix thoroughly.
4. Chill dough for easier handling.
5. Shape into balls, using a rounded teaspoon for each.
6. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes.
8. Remove from oven.
9. Press a candy kiss or 5 chocolate pieces into center of each hot cookie.
10. When chocolate has softened, spread to frost.
11. Sprinkle with remaining chopped nuts.