Mocha Walnut Butter Cookies

These ball-shaped cookies make a wonderful addition to any dessert tray. They can also be decorated with a sprinkle of gold flake for an elegant Holiday look.

• Ready In: 23 mins
• Yields: 24-36 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup  chopped walnuts
• 1⁄2 cup butter, room temperature
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon  unsweetened cocoa
• 1  teaspoon instant coffee
• 1  cup  sifted all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon instant coffee
• 1  tablespoon butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. In large bowl of mixer, thoroughly beat the butter, sugar, coffee and cocoa.
2. At low speed, gradually add the flour.
3. With a spoon, work in chopped walnuts.
4. Shape into balls, using about 1/2 Tbsp each.
5. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Bake at 350° for about 8 minutes.
7. Cool.
8. Meanwhile, mix milk, 1/4 tsp instant coffee, butter and confectioners' sugar to make icing.
9. Place small amount of icing atop each mocha cookie.
10. Top with a piece of walnut, if desired.