MOCHA FUDGE COOKIES

Mocha Fudge Cookies image

These rich, soft cookies are convenient to make ahead, advises Berniece Wallace of Van Meter, Iowa. The dough and cookies freeze well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 18-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
2 cups butter
3 cups sugar
3 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup baking cocoa
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons vanilla extract
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt 2 cups of chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Combine the sugars, cocoa and coffee; add to chocolate mixture. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture and mix well. Stir in the walnuts and remaining chocolate chips. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-11 minutes or until edges are set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.