Mocha Cherry Cookies Recipe

By á-25393

These unique cookies have flavors of coffee, cherry, chocolate, and even walnuts, resulting in a complex and unexpected flavor profile. These delicious treats are worth sharing!

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1 teaspoon hot water
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• Additional sugar
• Melted semisweet chocolate, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar and fluffy. Add vanilla.

Dissolve coffee granules in water; add to creamed mixture with cocoa.

Add flour and mix well. Stir in cherries and walnuts.

Shape into 1 1/4-inch balls; roll in sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 325°F for 20-22 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Drizzle with chocolate if desired.

Nutritional Facts:
1 serving (2 each) equals 196 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 106 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.