BEST COFFEE COOKIES RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine hot water and coffee granules in bowl; stir until coffee granules are dissolved.
• Combine 1 cup butter, sugar and egg in another bowl. Beat at medium speed, until creamy. Add coffee; continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Add flour and baking powder; beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
• Divide dough into thirds. Shape each third into a ball; flatten slightly. Wrap each in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate 2-3 hours or until firm.
• Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheets with waxed paper; set aside.
• Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-third at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), to 1/8- to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 6-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely.
• Melt chocolate and shortening in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, 4-6 minutes or until melted.
• Dip half of each cookie into chocolate. Place onto prepared cookie sheets; refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Store refrigerated.