Viennese Coffee Balls (No Bake)

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

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 30
• Yields: 30 cookies

Ingredients

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