Mocha Slices

Directions

1. 1
   In a small cup stir together coffee crystals and water until dissolved.
2. 2
   In a large bowl beat 1/2 cup shortening and butter until soft.
3. 3
   Add about half of the flour and all of the sugar, cocoa, egg, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, baking soda and salt to mixture.
4. 4
   Add the coffee mixture.
5. 5
   Beat thoroughly.
6. 6
   Stir in remaining flour.
7. 7
   Shape dough into two (8-inch) rolls.
8. 8
   Wrap in waxed paper and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
9. 9
   Cut dough into 1/8 inch thick slices.
10. 10
    Place on cookie sheet and bake at 375° for 7 to 9 minutes or until tops look dry.
11. 11
    Do not overbake.
12. 12
    Remove cookies and cool.
13. 13
    In saucepan heat chocolate chips and 1/4 cup shortening over low heat until melted together.
14. 14
    Dip half of each cookie in chocolate mixture.
15. 15
    Place on waxed paper and let stand until cookies set.