Coffee-Rum Cookies Recipe

Name: Coffee-Rum Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, sifted; 2 tablespoons instant coffee; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup shortening, softened; 1/3 cup margarine; 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 egg, well beaten; 1 teaspoon rum extract

Servings: persons

2 cups flour, sifted
2 tablespoons instant coffee
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening, softened
1/3 cup margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 teaspoon rum extract

1
Sift first 5 ingredients together, set aside.
2
Cream shortening and margarine together, adding the sugars while creaming.
3
Add egg and rum extract, beating until light and fluffy.
4
Blend in dry ingredients.
5
Wrap dough in wax paper and chill thoroughly.
6
On a lightly floured surface, roll out small amounts of dough at a time to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with fluted cookie cutter or biscuit cutter.
7
Decorate rounds with pecan halves, if desired.
8
Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.
9
Remove to wire racks to cool.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, sifted, 2 tablespoons instant coffee, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Coffee-Rum Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Coffee-Rum Cookies

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