Coffee Almond Crisps

• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup brewed coffee, room temperature
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
• 1 cup chopped almonds, toasted
• 3 tablespoons sugar

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in coffee. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds.
2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased
3. . Combine sugar and remaining cinnamon; sprinkle over cookies. Flatten slightly.
4. Bake at 375u0b0 for 10-12 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

shortening, brown sugar, eggs, coffee, flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, almonds, sugar

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/coffee-almond-crisps/ (may not work)