Hazelnut Mocha Morsels

Directions

1. 1
   In a cup, dissolve coffee crystals in milk.
2. 2
   Add vanilla and set aside.
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl, beat margarine or butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for about 30 second or until softened.
4. 4
   Add about half of the flour to the margarine.
5. 5
   Then add sugar, cocoa powder, egg yolks, and coffee mixture.
6. 6
   Beat until thoroughly combined, scraping bowl occasionally.
7. 7
   Then beat or stir in the remaining flour.
8. 8
   If necessary, cover and chill dough until it is easy to handle.
9. 9
   Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
10. 10
    Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
11. 11
    Press a hazelnut or a pecan or walnut half in the center of each ball.
12. 12
    Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are firm.
13. 13
    Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute.
14. 14
    Remove cookies from cookie sheet and cool on a wire rack.
15. 15
    To make icing: In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients to make an icing of drizzling consistency.
16. 16
    Drizzly icing over cookies.