Coffee Almond Crisps
By: Wanda Rawlins
Published: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 3:19am

Ingredients




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

Preparation

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