Place butter and semi-sweet chocolate in
microwavable container and heat until 3/4 melted. Stir to melt
completely, set aside to come to near room temperature before using.
Place brown sugar, eggs and coffee crystals in mixer
fitted with paddle attachment and mix for 5 minutes on med-high
speed.
Add reserved melted chocolate mixture and vanilla.
Beat 2 minutes on high.
Stir with a spoon to mix dry ingredients. Add to egg
shortening mixture. Mix quickly.
Add chocolate, disburse chunks evenly and stop
mixing. Dough weight for cookies 0.16 lb. (2 1/2 oz.)
Place on silpats or paper lined pans 3X5.
Place cookies in refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes to firm-up,
flatten slightly before baking.
Bake in 350 degree oven until center of cookies is
still soft but stable. Cool to room temperature before packaging.