Italian Coffee Cookies

I've been making these cookies for over thirty years.
They work best with the powdered instant coffees.
Don't cook them quite so long for a really chewy cookie.
These are excellent, they have a subtle coffee taste.
I will definitely make these cookies again and again.

Ingredients:
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Beat the shortening, brown sugar, white sugar,
egg, vanilla and milk until fluffy.
Stir the flour, salt, baking soda,
baking powder and instant coffee.
Add to sugar mixture and mix thoroughly.
Shape dough in 1 inch balls.
If it's too soft, chill it for a while.
Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
Flatten to 1/8 inch thickness with fork or glass dipped in sugar.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.