Espresso Cookies

Why I Love This Recipe

These cookies are a magical combination of chocolate and coffee flavors and to enjoy them with a cup of coffee...heaven!

I originally found this recipe in the Better Homes & Gardens issue 2002 issue of Simply Perfect Holiday Baking. They were originally called "Mocha Wands" for the cookie press disc used to create the cookie shape. I have made a few ajustments, utilizing packets of instant coffee rather than the original 4 teaspoons of espresso coffee powder they called for, increased the vanilla from 1 teaspoon to 1 Tablespoon and using a different cookie press disc to yield more cookies, but the adjustments have gained rave reviews!

Ingredients You'll Need

1 Cup Butter
3/4 Cup Sugar
4 Packets Instant Coffee (I use the single serve packets such as Folgers or Maxwell House)
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Egg
1 Tablespoon Vanilla
2 1/3 Cups Flour
1 1/2 Cups Finely Chopped Pecans
8 Ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate
1 Tablespoon Liquid Shortening

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