MOCHA WALNUT COOKIES

MOCHA WALNUT COOKIES image

Provided by Jean Fisher

Categories Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c semisweet chocolate chips
I USED GHIRARDELLI 60% CACAO BITTERSWEET BAKING CHIPS
2 Tbsp instant coffee powder
2 tsp hot water
1 1/4 c flour
I USED 1/2 CUP MORE FLOUR. THIS MAKES THE COOKIES THICKER AND LESS CRUNCHY
3/4 tsp baking soda
1 stick butter
1/2 c white sugar
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 large egg
1/2 c chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

1. Melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips in microwave. Melt until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
2. Dissolve coffee powder in hot water in a small bowl.
3. Stir together flour, and baking soda in a bowl. Beat butter, sugars and coffee in a separate bowl until creamy, then stir in egg and melted chocolate, mixing well.
4. Gradually stir in flour mixture, remaining 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips and nuts.
5. Chill 1-4 hours.
6. Preheat oven to 350º.
7. Roll dough, into small balls and arrange about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake, turning cookie sheets half way through baking. Bake until set, but soft about 10 - 12 minutes