COFFEE BONBONS

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When I first sampled this unique cookie, I decided it was the best cookie I'd ever tasted! The coffee flavor and chocolate icing make it a delightful treat at buffets and church socials. - Leitzel Malzahn, Fox Point, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Combine coffee and flour; stir into creamed mixture and mix well. Chill. Shape into 3/4-in. balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes. , Meanwhile, for glaze, melt butter and chocolate together. Add melted mixture to sugar along with milk; beat until smooth. Frost cookies while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.