Cafe Brulot Cookies
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 12 cup pecan pieces
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals
- 12 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 14 teaspoon ground cloves
- 12 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel
- 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 34 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 12 teaspoon vanilla
- milk
- In a food processor, combine brown sugar, pecans, coffee crystals, cinnamon, and cloves; process until nuts are finely chopped.
- Add in butter, lemon peel, and orange peel; process until butter is evenly mixed.
- Add in brandy and egg yolk; process until combined; add flour gradually, processing until combined.
- Divide dough in half; shape each half into a 6-inch long roll; wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper.
- Chill for 2-24 hours or until firm enough to slice.
- Cut rolls into 1/4-inch slices; place slices 1 1/2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375 for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned; transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
- To make Brandy Icing: in a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, brandy, and vanilla.
- Add milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to make drizzling consistency.
- Drizzle icing over cookies; let cool.
brown sugar, pecan, instant coffee crystals, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, butter, lemon peel, orange peel, brandy, egg yolk, flour, powdered sugar, brandy, vanilla, milk
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/caf-br-lot-cookies-217469 (may not work)