Cappuccino Love Bites

For this super-easy garnish, press a striped chocolate kiss into each baked cookie while it's still warm. After the chocolate softens, you can swirl it with a knife.

Steps

Beat shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.

Add 1 cup sugar , baking powder , and salt.

Beat until mixture is combined , scraping side of bowl occasionally.

Beat in egg , liqueur , and vanilla until combined.

Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer.

Stir in any remaining flour.

If necessary , cover and chill dough in the refrigerator about 1 hour or until easy to handle.

Preheat oven to 350f.

Lightly grease cookie sheets.

Set aside.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls.

Combine remaining 1 / 2 cup sugar and coffee crystals.

Roll dough balls in sugar mixture.

Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.

Bake in preheated oven about 10 minutes or until tops are cracked and sides are set.

Do not let edges brown.

Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.

If desired , while chocolate is still warm , swirl it gently using your finger or with a knife.

Transfer cookies to wire racks and co.

Ingredients

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