Hazelnut Mocha Balls

Name: Hazelnut Mocha Balls
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup butter; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 60 hazelnuts, whole (filberts); 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate; 1 1/2 tablespoons shortening; hazelnuts, chopped (optional)

10 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
60 hazelnuts, whole (filberts)
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 1/2 tablespoons shortening
hazelnuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

1

Dissolve coffee in vanilla.
2

Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
3

Add the coffee mixture, flour and cocoa.
4

Shape 1 teaspoon of dough into balls.
5

Press a hazelnut into center of each ball.
6

Bake 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes.
7

Cool 1 minute, then move to wire rack to cool completely.
8

Microwave chocolate and shortening until melted, about 1 minute. Stir smooth.
9

Drizzle over cookies, or roll cookies in chocolate and sprinkle with chopped nuts.