Mocha Truffle Cookies
These double-chocolate cookies boast a soft truffle-like center, a crispy outside, and a delectable coffee flavor.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
30 cookies
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter
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1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
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1 tablespoon instant coffee crystals
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3/4 cup sugar
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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2 beaten eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
Directions
1.
In a large saucepan melt butter and the 1/2 cup chocolate pieces over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in coffee crystals; cool 5 minutes. Stir in sugars, eggs, and vanilla.
2.
In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir into coffee mixture. Stir in the 1 cup chocolate pieces. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto lightly greased cookie sheets.
3.
Bake in a 350 degree F oven 10 minutes. Let cool 1 minute before removing from sheet. Makes 30 cookies.
Nutrition information
Calories 143, Total Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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