Mocha Walnut Christmas Cookies

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Mocha Walnut Christmas Cookies

Recipe By : Barb Schaller <Schaller_Barb@htc.honeywell.com>
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
2 Tbsp. instant coffee powder
2 tsp. boiling water
1 cups all purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts


Preheat oven to 350ƒ. Melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips over hot water or in
microwave . Stir until smooth; cool to room temperature. In small cup,
dissolv
e 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 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips and walnuts. Drop
by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350ƒ for 10-1
2 minutes. Let stand 2-3 minutes before removing from cookie sheets; cool
compl
etely.
Yield: About 24 3-inch cookies. (A heaping teaspoon got 36 today.)

Source: Ad in Family Circle magazine 12/26/85.







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