Mocha Walnut Christmas Cookies

• 1 (12 oz.) pkg. (2 c.) chocolate chips
• 2 measuring Tbsp. instant coffee
• 2 measuring tsp. boiling water
• 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 3/4 measuring tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. butter, softened
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
2. Melt over hot (not boiling) water, 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
3. Stir until smooth; cool to room temperature. In a small cup, dissolve instant coffee in boiling water; set aside.
4. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
5. In a large bowl combine butter, sugar, brown sugar and coffee; beat until creamy.
6. Add egg and melted morsels; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture.
7. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips and walnuts.
8. Drop by rounded measuring tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
9. Bake at 350u0b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
10. Allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes before removing from cookie sheets; cool completely.
11. Makes about 24 three-inch cookies.

chocolate chips, measuring, measuring tsp, flour, salt, butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, walnuts

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=352512 (may not work)