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My mom made these cookies for Christmas when I was a child and now they are one of my favorite cookies to make. I often pass them out to friends during the holidays.-Gayle Tarkowski, Traverse City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat butter and coffee granules for 1 minute. Add sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll dough into 1/2-in.-thick logs; cut into 2-in. pieces. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Or use a cookie press fitted with a star-shaped disk to press dough into 2-in. logs 1 in. apart on baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 8-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip ends of cookies in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with walnuts. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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