Mocha Chunk Cookies

• 1/4 cup instant coffee granules
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• Dash salt
• 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks
• 1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, optional

1. In a small bowl, combine coffee and water; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
2. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with reserved coffee mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate chunks and nuts if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased
4. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

coffee granules, boiling water, butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, flour, baking soda, salt, chocolate chunks, walnuts

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mocha-chunk-cookies/ (may not work)