Mocha Truffles

• 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

1. In a large saucepan, melt shortening.
2. Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips; heat over low heat until chips melt.
3. (Watch these; do not let the chocolate scorch.)
4. Stir in coffee crystals; blend until they dissolve.
5. Stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla.
6. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir into the coffee mixture.
7. Add 1 cup chocolate chips.
8. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls or tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
9. Bake at 350u0b0 for 10 minutes.
10. Let cool 1 minute before removing from sheet.
11. Makes 3 dozen of the large size cookies. (Some people prefer the cookies without the coffee flavor.)

margarine, semisweet chocolate chips, instant coffee crystals, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, unsweetened cocoa, baking powder, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=433351 (may not work)