Coffee Drops

Prep: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Nutty, spicy coffee cookie with a sweet molasses base, perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs ⓘ
  • 2 tsp. soda ⓘ
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder ⓘ
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon ⓘ
  • 1 tsp. cloves ⓘ
  • 1 c. raisins ⓘ
  • 6 Tbsp. shortening ⓘ
  • 1 c. Brer Rabbit molasses ⓘ
  • 1 c. hot coffee ⓘ
  • 1 tsp. allspice ⓘ
  • 5 to 6 c. flour * ⓘ
  • 1/2 c. walnuts ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Cream sugar and shortening together.
  2. Add eggs, molasses, baking soda, coffee, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and stir to combine.
  3. Gradually fold in flour, raisins, and walnuts until dough is cohesive.
  4. Drop spoonfuls onto a well‑greased sheet pan.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden.
  6. Cool on a rack before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1058 kcal 53% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16g 32% DV
Total Fat 61.4g 79% DV
Carbs 137.4g 50% DV
Fiber 19.5g 69% DV
Sugar 25g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 3012.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1166.8mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 85mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 66.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 20.4mg 23% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 1987.8mg 100% DV
Iron 11.5mg 64% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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