Mocha walnut christmas cookies

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsSemisweet chocolate chips,
Divided
2tablespoonsInstant coffee powder
2teaspoonsBoiling water
cupAll purpose flour
¾teaspoonBaking soda
½teaspoonSalt
½cupButter, softened
½cupSugar
½cupFirmly packed brown sugar
1Egg
½cupChopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 350. Melt ½ cup chocolate chips over hot water or in microwave . Stir until smooth; cool to room temperature. In small cup, dissolve coffee in boiling water; set aide. Combine flour, soda, and salt; set aside. In large bowl, combine butter, sugars and coffee; beat until creamy. Add egg and melted chocolate; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in remaining 1-½ cups chocolate chips and walnuts. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Let stand 2-3 minutes before removing from cookie sheets; cool completely. Servings: About 24 3-inch cookies. (A heaping teaspoon got 36 today.) File