Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup butter flavor Crisco shortening

2 Tbsp. strong coffee

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 eggs

2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

 

1. Heat oven to 375°F.

2. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, coffee and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Add eggs; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet.

3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. About 5 dozen cookies.