Instructions: In large bowl, beat all but flour until fluffy. Gradually add flour until well blended.

VANILLA DOUGH: Take half the dough out of the mixer and divide that into quarters. Roll one of the quarters into a ball. flatten slightly, wrap and refrigerate. Keep 3 of the quarters out to work with after preparing chocolate dough.

CHOCOLATE DOUGH: To dough left in mixer, mix in 1/4 cup cocoa powder and 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Divide chocolate dough into quarters. Keep 3 pieces at room temperature, ready to shape.

CHOCOLATE-COFFEE DOUGH: To remaining quarter, add 2 tsp. instant coffee powder and mix well. Flatten slightly, wrap and refrigerate. Keep 3 remaining quarters out. Complete each batch of cookies as directed below.

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