Mocha Walnut Christmas Cookies

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 2 tbsp. instant coffee powder
• 2 tsp. boiling water
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips over hot water or in microwave.
3. Stir until smooth; cool to room temperature.
4. In small cup, dissolve coffee in boiling water; set aside.
5. Combine flour, soda, and salt; set aside.
6. In large bowl, combine butter, sugars and coffee; beat until creamy.
7. Add egg and melted chocolate; mix well.
8. Gradually add flour mixture.
9. Stir in remaining 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips and walnuts.
10. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
11. Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes.
12. Let stand 2-3 minutes before removing from cookie sheets; cool completely.

chocolate chips, coffee powder, boiling water, flour, baking soda, salt, butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, walnuts

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/2628 (may not work)