The Neighborhood Cup
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Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
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Mocha Chip Cookies

We all need to treat ourselves to some homemade goodies every now and again. I can’t think of anything better during the colder weather, than baking. Then sit back with a hot cup of coffee and enjoy. Try our version of an old-time favorite.

Ingredients

(makes about 5 doz.)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375° F.

Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa in small bowl.

Beat softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large bowl until creamy.
Mix the vanilla with the instant coffee and add to the butter mixture. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Mix in flour mixture. Stir in chips and nuts.

I use a Silpat baking liner so you don't have to grease or prep the cookie sheet. They are a must and help create perfect cookies...and no mess clean up. If you don't have one of these there is enough butter in this recipe you don't need to butter the sheet.

Drop by rounded tablespoon onto baking sheets. Another tip...I use a small 1 3/4" ice cream scoop with a spring-loaded wire scraper in the bowl. You know, the kind you squeeze and it plops out the contents. Keeps the size even and no messy hands!

Bake for 10 minutes or until just golden brown. Cookies lift off the Silpat easily so you can cool them on a wire rack. I place a paper plate inside a large Zip bag and store them (if they last).

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