Coffee Shortbread

It's never too early to start thinking about my Christmas baking plan.  These look good and will be something different.

1 C. butter, softened
1/2 C. packed brown sugar
1/4 C. sugar
2 tbsp. instant coffee granules
1/4 tsp. salt
2 C. all purpose flour
1/2 C. semi sweet chocolate chips
2 tsp. shortening, divided
1/2 C. white baking chips

Preheat oven to 300 degree.  In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars, coffee granules and salt until light and fluffy; gradually beat flour into creamed mixture.

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with floured 2 inch cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.  Bake 20-22 minutes or until set.  Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

In the microwave, melt chocolate chips and 1 tsp. shortening; stir until smooth.  Repeat with white chips and the remaining shortening.  Drizzle over cookies; refrigerate until set.  Store between pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Per cookie: 68 calories, 4g. fat, 8mg. cholesterol, 36mg. sodium, 8g. carbs, trace fiber, 1 g. protein