Mocha Chocolate Cookies

These rich, dark cookies are called 'moaners' for the response they inspire through their chocolate and coffee-infused deliciousness.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 37 mins
• Calories: 97 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips in microwave or double-boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Cool to room temperature. In a small bowl, dissolve instant coffee in boiling water; set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg, coffee, and melted chocolate. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; mix into batter. Stir in the remaining chocolate chips and walnuts. Drop dough by heaping teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven. Allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.