Java Chocolaty Cookies

Ingredients

• 0.8 teaspoon baking soda 
• 3 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur 
• 2  eggs 
• 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.8 cup brown sugar light packed
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 2 cups semi chocolate chips 
• 1 cup shortening 
• 0.8 cup sugar white

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. In large bowl, combine the shortening and the sugars.
2. Add the coffee liqueur and the eggs. Blend well.
3. Now, in a separate bowl, combine the flour, the baking soda, and the salt.
4. Add this mixture to the coffee mixture.
5. Mix well, then add the chocolate chips.
6. Add the chocolate syrup if desired.
7. Drop dough in teaspoon size balls onto cookie sheets.
8. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 8 minutes.
9. Remove cookies from the oven, and allow to cool.