Sugar-and-Spice Espresso Cookies

 

1 1/2

tablespoons instant espresso coffee granules

1

tablespoon hot water

1/2

cup butter or margarine, softened

1/4

cup shortening

1

cup granulated sugar

1/2

cup packed brown sugar

1

egg

2

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1

teaspoon baking powder

1

teaspoon instant espresso coffee granules

1

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/2

cup granulated sugar

2

teaspoons instant espresso coffee granules

• 1 In large bowl, dissolve 1 1/2 tablespoons espresso in hot water. Beat in butter, shortening, 1 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon espresso, the cinnamon and salt on low speed.
• 2 Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 10-inch-long roll. Wrap each roll with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes.
• 3 On large plate, mix coating ingredients. Roll each roll of dough in coating (reserve any remaining coating). Rewrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours longer.
• 4 Heat oven to 375°F. Cut each roll into 1/4-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheet, place slices about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with remaining coating.
• 5 Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely.