Mocha Truffles

Ingredients

• 12 c margarine
• 1 12 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 Tbsp instant coffee crystals optional
• 34 c sugar
• 34 c brown sugar packed
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 c flour
• 13 c unsweetened cocoa
• 12 tsp baking powder
• 14 tsp salt

Directions

1. In a large saucepan melt shortening
2. Add 12 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 350 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