Coffee Chocolate-Chip Cookies

Directions

Heat oven to 350℉ (180℃). Toast almonds if using on a baking sheet in oven until golden brown about 10 minutes; let cool.

Dissolve the coffee powder in 2 tablespoon hot water.

Combine flour, soda and salt. With a mixer at medium speed beat butter and sugar until fluffy.

Beat in cooled coffee, vanilla and eggs.

Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in flour mixture. With a wooden spoon, stir in almonds if using, and chocolate chips.

Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets Bake until edges start to brown, about 10 minutes.

Notes: Cook on baking sheets about 3 minutes before removing to racks.