HOLIDAY MOCHA SPRITZ

Holiday Mocha Spritz image

When I began to use my spritz press, this mocha recipe was the first flavor combination I tried. It took a few attempts to get the hang of it, but now I'm playing with a new dough and disc every time I make them. I plan on making several batches throughout the year. -Shelly L. Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 10 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup dark baking cocoa or baking cocoa
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup orange juice
Colored sugar, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine egg, instant coffee and vanilla; beat into creamed mixture. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, espresso powder, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice, beating well after each addition., Using a cookie press fitted with a disk of your choice, press dough 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with colored sugar. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes (do not brown). Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.