CHOCOLATE DROP COOKIES WITH COFFEE GROUNDS ENJOY DAN:

CHOCOLATE DROP COOKIES FOR THE LADIES AT THE SOUP KITCHEN

                                                                                                 By CHEF DAN:

Makes 2 dozen cookies:

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 stick of butter, softened

 3/4-cup dark brown sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1-1/4-cup all-purpose flour

1/2-cup unsweetened cocoa

1/2-teaspoon baking soda

1/2-teaspoon sea salt

1/4-cup old fashioned oats

1 tablespoon used coffee grounds

1/2-cup craisins

1/2-cup sour dried cherries

1 cup chocolate chips

1/4-cup toasted walnuts, or pecans, chopped

 

DIRECTIONS:      (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES)

1.   In a large bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar, until light and fluffy.

2.   Add egg and vanilla and beat until smooth.

3.   Shift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt, beat until barely combined.

4.   Stir in oats, coffee grounds, craisins, dried cherries, and chocolate chips, nuts and mix well.

5.   Place spoonful's of cookie dough (about 1 tablespoon each) a couple inches apart on a prepared cookie sheet.

6.   Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly brown.

 

ENJOY DAN:                 BON-APPETITE!!