Brown Sugar Coffee Cookies

Contributed by Bailey Quarters

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups dark brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 cup strong coffee (brewed, not grounds)
• 1 cup nuts (optional)
• chocolate frosting

1. Cream shortening and sugar together.
2. Add eggs, then dry ingredients.
3. Stir in coffee and nuts.
4. Drop onto greased cookie sheet
5. Bake 375 for 10-12 minutes.
6. Decorate with chocolate frosting.