Mocha Truffles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine
1 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 Tbsp. instant coffee crystals (optional)
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

In a large saucepan, melt shortening.
Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips; heat over low heat until chips melt.
(Watch these; do not let the chocolate scorch.)
Stir in coffee crystals; blend until they dissolve.
Stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir into the coffee mixture.
Add 1 cup chocolate chips.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls or tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes.
Let cool 1 minute before removing from sheet.
Makes 3 dozen of the large size cookies. (Some people prefer the cookies without the coffee flavor.)