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                     Mocha Walnut Christmas Cookies

Recipe By     : Barb Schaller <[email protected]>
Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2      c             Semisweet chocolate chips --
                       - divided
  2      tb            Instant coffee powder
  2      ts            Water -- boiling
  1      c             All purpose flour
    3/4  ts            Baking soda
    1/2  ts            Salt
    1/2  c             Butter -- softened
    1/2  c             Sugar
    1/2  c             Brown sugar -- firmly packed
  1                    Egg
    1/2  c             Walnuts -- chopped


Preheat oven to 350 F. Melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips over hot water or
in microwave. Stir until smooth; cool to room temperature. In small
cup, dissolve coffee in boiling water; set aide. Combine flour, soda,
and salt; set aside. In large bowl, combine butter, sugars, and
coffee; beat until creamy. Add egg and melted chocolate; mix well.
Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in remaining 1-1/2 cups chocolate
chips and walnuts. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased
cookie sheets. Bake at 350 F for 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand 2 to
3 minutes before removing from cookie sheets; cool completely.

Yield: 24 Cookies

Recipe FROM: Family Circle magazine 12/26/85


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