Mocha Walnut Christmas Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 oz.) pkg. (2 c.) chocolate chips
2 measuring Tbsp. instant coffee
2 measuring tsp. boiling water
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 measuring tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Melt over hot (not boiling) water, 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
Stir until smooth; cool to room temperature. In a small cup, dissolve instant coffee in boiling water; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl combine butter, sugar, brown sugar and coffee; beat until creamy.
Add egg and melted morsels; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture.
Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips and walnuts.
Drop by rounded measuring tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes before removing from cookie sheets; cool completely.
Makes about 24 three-inch cookies.