Old English Cookies

A magnificent blend of textures and spices with a hint of coffee. These are great on a cold winter day.

• Calories: 377 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ¾ cup shortening
• 1 cup brewed coffee

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C ). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening. Add the egg and mix well. Sift together the flour, cloves, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the coffee until well blended, then stir in the raisins, nuts, and chocolate chips.

Step 3

Drop cookies by tablespoonful onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 15 minutes; cool on a wire rack.