Viennese Coffee Balls (No Bake)

Lainey6605's Note:

A cookie for coffee lover. Recipe is from Better Homes and Gardens 100 Best Cookies.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 30

Yield: 30.0 cookies

• 2 cups shortbread cookies , crushed
• 1 ¼ cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup walnuts , finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons instant coffee crystals or 1 ½ teaspoons instant espresso powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 -5 tablespoons brewed espresso or 4 -5 tablespoons strong coffee or 4 -5 tablespoons water
• ½ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• sifted confectioners' sugar (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine crushed cookies, the 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, the nuts, cocoa powder, coffee crystals and cinnamon.
2. Add brewed espresso, coffee or water, using just enough to moisten.
3. Form mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls.
4. Roll balls generously in the 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar.
5. Place balls on a sheet of waxed paper; let stand until dry (about 1 hour).
6. Before serving, roll balls again in confectioners' sugar, if desired.
7. To store: Place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover.
8. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Reviews

[btm_7988]

We love this recipe at my house. I make it every Christmas. It is so quick and easy, and even non-cofffee lovers devour them!

[Sam #3]

Mmmmm.... coffee-y and not to sweet! I used pecans instead of walnuts as personal preference and a bit more cinnamon

[msmomrules]

Very easy and tasty cookie. try it your family and freinds will love them.