Cappuccino Love Bites

Directions

1. 1
   Beat shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
2. 2
   Add 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3
   Beat until mixture is combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
4. 4
   Beat in egg, liqueur, and vanilla until combined.
5. 5
   Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer.
6. 6
   Stir in any remaining flour.
7. 7
   If necessary, cover and chill dough in the refrigerator about 1 hour or until easy to handle.
8. 8
   Preheat oven to 350°F
9. 9
   Lightly grease cookie sheets; set aside.
10. 10
    Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
11. 11
    Combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar and coffee crystals.
12. 12
    Roll dough balls in sugar mixture.
13. 13
    Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.
14. 14
    Bake in preheated oven about 10 minutes or until tops are cracked and sides are set; do not let edges brown.
15. 15
    Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
16. 16
    If desired, while chocolate is still warm, swirl it gently using your finger or with a knife.
17. 17
    Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
18. 18
    Makes 48 cookies.