Chunky Mocha Cookies

Chunky Mocha Cookies

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 tbsp instant coffee granules
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/3 cups flour
2 tbsp baking cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup flaked coconut

In a large bowl, cream the shortening and the sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs. Beat in the milk, coffee granules, and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Add to the creamed mixture. Mix well. Fold in the pecans, chips, raisins, and coconut. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 6 dozen