HAZELNUT-MOCHA BONBON COOKIES

Hazelnut-Mocha Bonbon Cookies image

I adapted a cookie recipe from a cookbook I received at my bridal shower. The little glazed balls have been a favorite ever since.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
42 whole hazelnuts
ESPRESSO GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 to 5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Chocolate and gold jimmies

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine vanilla and espresso powder until dissolved. Add to creamed mixture. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Shape a heaping teaspoon of dough around each hazelnut, forming a ball. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., For espresso glaze, place confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. Combine the espresso powder and vanilla until dissolved; add to bowl. Stir in enough cream to achieve a dipping consistency; set aside. For chocolate glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, chocolate and cream., Dip half of the cookies in espresso glaze. Dip remaining cookies in chocolate glaze; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper and sprinkle with jimmies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.