Basic Cookie Dough: Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl, beat all but flour till fluffy.
2. 2
   Gradually add in flour till well blended.
3. 3
   VANILLA DOUGH: Take half the dough out of the mixer and divide which into quarters.
4. 4
   Roll one of the quarters into a ball.
5. 5
   flatten slightly, wrap and chill.
6. 6
   Keep 3 of the quarters out to work with after preparing chocolate dough.
7. 7
   CHOCOLATE DOUGH: To dough left in mixer, fold in 1/4 c. cocoa pwdr and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
8. 8
   Divide chocolate dough into quarters.
9. 9
   Keep 3 pcs at room temperature, ready to shape.
10. 10
    CHOCOLATE-COFFEE DOUGH: To remaining quarter, add in 2 teaspoon instant coffee pwdr and mix well.
11. 11
    Flatten slightly, wrap and chill.
12. 12
    Keep 3 remaining quarters out.
13. 13
    Complete each batch of cookies as directed below.