Mocha Walnut Butter Cookies |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 23 Minutes Servings: 25 |
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These ball-shaped cookies make a wonderful addition to any dessert tray. They can also be decorated with a sprinkle of gold flake for an elegant Holiday look. Ingredients:
1 cup chopped walnuts |
1/2 cup butter, room temperature |
2/3 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa |
1 teaspoon instant coffee |
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon milk |
1/4 teaspoon instant coffee |
1 tablespoon butter, softened |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. In large bowl of mixer, thoroughly beat the butter, sugar, coffee and cocoa.
2. At low speed, gradually add the flour.
3. With a spoon, work in chopped walnuts.
4. Shape into balls, using about 1/2 Tbsp each.
5. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Bake at 350° for about 8 minutes.
7. Cool.
8. Meanwhile, mix milk, 1/4 tsp instant coffee, butter and confectioners' sugar to make icing.
9. Place small amount of icing atop each mocha cookie.
10. Top with a piece of walnut, if desired.
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