Ingredients
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1 1/2 c. flour
1 to 2 Tbsp. coffee
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped Brazil or other nuts
solid milk chocolate, candy kisses or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preparation
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Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
In large mixer bowl, combine all ingredients, except Brazil nuts and chocolate pieces.
Blend well at low speed.
Stir in 1/2 cup Brazil nuts; mix thoroughly.
Chill dough for easier handling.
Shape into balls, using rounded teaspoonful for each.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
Remove from oven.
Press candy kiss or 5 chocolate chips into center of hot cookie.
When chocolate has softened, spread to frost.
Sprinkle with remaining chopped nuts. Makes about 36 cookies.
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