Christine's Coffee Liqueur Cookies recipe

3 servings

2 teaspoons instant coffee granules

2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur

1 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

In a small bowl, dissolve instant coffee crystals into the coffee liqueur; set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar.

Gradually add eggs and coffee mixture while mixing.

Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.

Finally, stir in the chocolate chips.

Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a cookie sheet.

Cookies should be at least 2 inches apart.

Bake for 23 to 25 minutes.

Immediately transfer cookies to cooling rack after baking.

These keep well at room temperature or refrigerated.