CAPPUCCINO COOKIES

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Coffee lovers will really enjoy these tender bites with the two hits of coffee flavor...in the cookie and the glaze.-Heather Rotunda, Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup cold brewed coffee
4 teaspoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
30 chocolate-covered coffee beans

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve espresso powder in vanilla., In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla mixture. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle., Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 400° for 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, coffee, butter and cinnamon. Dip each cookie in coffee mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet and top with a coffee bean. Chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.