Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Mocha Walnut Christmas Cookies

Category: Baked Goods

Ingredients and Directions

2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided

2 tablespoon instant coffee powder

2 teaspoon boiling water

1 cup flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

1 each egg

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Preheat oven to 350F. 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 aide. 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 350F for 10-12 minutes. Let stand 2-3 minutes before removing from cookie sheets; cool completely.