Mocha Walnut Christmas Cookies

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 40

• 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup margarine , softened
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar , firmly packed
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup walnuts , chopped
• ½ teaspoon baking soda

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Melt over hot (not boiling) water, 1/2 cup chocolate morsels.
3. Stir until smooth; cool to room temperature. In small cup dissolve instant coffee in boiling water; set aside.
4. In small bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In large bowl combine margarine, sugar, brown sugar and coffee; beat until creamy.
5. Add egg and melted chips; mix well.
6. Gradually add flour mixture, stir in remaining chocolate chips and walnuts.
7. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
8. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Reviews

[Belloo]

I have been making these cookies for Christmas for many years. We love them. I was about to post the recipe when I saw that Tonkcats had already done so. Thanks.

[Derf]

My DH thought these were the best of the best!! Double chocolate!! he said, and I must say they smelled out of this world!! Even though I can't eat them, with a reaction like that from DH they deserve at least a 5*!! I got 46 cookies and I used veggie shortening, I will be making these again, before Christmas unless I can find a hideing place!!! than ks for posting.

[Tarpot]

My husband would give these a 5, I'm sure, but my issue was HOLY COW they are so SWEET! I had a sore mouth after eating two. They were super-easy and fast to bake. NExt time I think I might reduce the amount of sugar (maybe to half) and up the nuts, but I'll chop them more finely next time so they mix better through--Lots of my cookies turned out to be walnut-free (and I love walnuts). Thanks for the really interesting combination of flavours!)