Viennese Coffee Balls (No Bake) - cooking recipe

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 4 -5 tablespoons strong coffee or 4 -5 tablespoons water
1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
sifted confectioners' sugar (optional)

Preparation

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