| Mocha Walnut Cookies
| Yields: 24 servings |
"A mocha version of the classic chocolate chip cookie. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com. " INGREDIENTS: | 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder 2 teaspoons boiling water 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda | 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup chopped nuts | DIRECTIONS: | 1. | Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). | | 2. | Melt over hot (not boiling) water 1/2 cup of the chocolate morsels. Stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. | | 3. | In small cup, dissolve the instant coffee in the 2 teaspoons boiling water. Set aside. | | 4. | In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. | | 5. | In large bowl, combine butter, sugars, and coffee. Beat until creamy. Add egg and melted morsels. Mix well. Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in remaining 1-1/2 cups chocolate morsels and walnuts. Form into walnut-sized balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. | | 6. | Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes. Allow to stand 2-3 minutes before removing from cookie sheets. | |
