Mocha Walnut Cookies

A mocha version of the classic chocolate chip cookie.

• Calories: 224 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons boiling water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Melt over hot (not boiling) water 1/2 cup of the chocolate morsels. Stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature.

Step 3

In small cup, dissolve the instant coffee in the 2 teaspoons boiling water. Set aside.

Step 4

In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 5

In large bowl, combine butter, sugars, and coffee. Beat until creamy. Add egg and melted morsels. Mix well. Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in remaining 1-1/2 cups chocolate morsels and walnuts. Form into walnut-sized balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 6

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes. Allow to stand 2-3 minutes before removing from cookie sheets.