Chocolate Coffee Cookies

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These are the best and one of my favorite cookie recipes, and i have made my share of many recipes over the years but have always come back time after time to make these cookies, i just love the coffee and chocolate taste! --- you may substitute 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla for the maple extract :)

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Steps

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Set oven to 350.

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Set oven rack to second-lowest position.

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Prepare / grease a large cookie sheet.

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Cream sugars with butter and shortening.

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Beat in egg and maple extract.

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In a bowl , sift dry ingredients , and add to the creamed mixture.

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Beat until combined.

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Add in the chocolate chips and nuts.

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Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.

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Bake for 8-10 minutes.

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Cool and remove to a wire rack.

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Ingredients

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brown sugar, white sugar, butter, crisco shortening, maple extract, egg, flour, instant coffee granules, baking soda, salt, semi-sweet chocolate chips, walnuts