Cafe Mocha Cookies

These cookies came over very well.  I didn't have bold coffee so I just used regular strength.  The caramel wasn't overly prominent, you could add more if you want more of a caramel flavor.  Kids and adults really enjoyed these.

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons hot caramel ice cream topping
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons dark roast instant coffee granules
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups (9 ounces) dark chocolate chips

 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, ice cream topping and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, coffee granules, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Fold in chocolate chips.
2. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.Yield: about 3 dozen.

Freeze option: Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets; freeze until firm. Transfer to resealable plastic freezer bags; return to freezer. To use, bake frozen cookies as directed, increasing time by 1-2 minutes.

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