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Mocha Crackle Cookies

1/2 cup butter, cubed
5 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
4 eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar

In a microwave, heat the butter, chocolate and coffee until chocolate is melted;
cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, combine eggs and salt. Add sugar and brown
sugar. Stir in chocolate mixture; mix well. Combine flour and baking powder;
gradually add to egg mixture to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate for 2
hours or until easy to handle. Roll dough into 3/4-in. balls. Roll in
confectioners' sugar; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at
350° for 12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: about 5 dozen.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 7, 2008

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