Mocha Walnut Christmas Cookies

As featured in a 1985 issue of Ladies Home Journal

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 40

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2  tablespoons instant coffee
• 2  tablespoons boiling water
• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup margarine, softened
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1  large egg
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 3⁄4 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.