Fantastic espresso chocolate chip cookies

movies.yahoo.com Try these with a heavier duty mixer, not a hand mixer. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. In a mixing bowl cream together: 1 C shortening 1 C margarine 1 1/2 C brown sugar 1 1/2 C white sugar 3 large eggs 1 T vanilla extract Add in and blend: 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 C instant coffee Add in: 5 C flour 2 1/2 C semi-sweet chocolate chips NOTE: Dough will be VERY stiff. Using a #24 scoop, scoop out onto cookie sheets. Flatten with a glass bottom. Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden brown. Let cool thoroughly before removing from sheet.