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Christmas: Mocha Walnut Christmas Cookies

Source of Recipe

Barb S.


List of Ingredients

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
2 tbsp. instant coffee powder
2 tsp. boiling water
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts



Recipe

Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips over hot water or in microwave. Stir until smooth; cool to room temperature. In small cup, dissolve coffee in boiling water; set aside. Combine flour, soda, and salt; set aside. In large bowl, combine butter, sugars and coffee; beat until creamy. Add egg and melted chocolate; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in remaining 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips and walnuts. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Let stand 2-3 minutes before removing from cookie sheets; cool completely.


YIELD: 3 Dozen