Mocha Crackle Cookies
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: about 5 dozen.
These cake-like cookies are better than brownies. They have crackly tops and a subtle coffee flavor. —Louise Beatty, Amherst, New York
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter, cubed
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5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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2 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
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1.
In a microwave, heat the butter, chocolate and coffee until chocolate is melted; cool slightly. In a bowl, beat the eggs and salt; add sugar and brown sugar. Stir in chocolate mixture; mix well.
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2.
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.
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3.
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.
Nutrition Facts
2 each: 134 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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