4 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cloves (ground)
2 heaping tbsp. cocoa
1 tbsp. lemon rind
2 eggs
1 sm. pkg. (6 oz.) chocolate chips
2 1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. lemon extract
1/2 c. oil
1 c. hot coffee
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Take flour, baking powder, cocoa, cinnamon, cloves, lemon rind and mix the ingredients together good on a large board or table. Make a hole in the mixture. In a bowl, mix the oil, coffee, sugar, and chocolate chips. Pour this into dry ingredients. Add lemon extract to mixture then slightly beaten eggs. Add the nuts to the mixture and then blend all ingredients thoroughly. To form the cookies, roll small portion of dough with hands to form a roll like rope about 1 inch thick. Slice on an angle and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle a little flour on them and bake. When cool they can be frosted. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

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