Mocha Walnut Christmas Cookies

Ingredients

475 gr semisweet chocolate chips
30 gr instant coffee powder
10 ml boiling water
130 gr flour
3 gr baking soda
1 gr salt
110 gr butter
100 gr sugar
110 gr brown sugar
1 egg
60 gr walnuts

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180ºC . Melt half cup chocolate chips over hot water or in microwave. Stir until smooth; cool to room temperature. In small cup, dissolve coffee in boiling water; set aide. Combine flour, soda, and salt; set aside.

In large bowl, combine butter, sugars and coffee; beat until creamy. Add egg and melted chocolate; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in remaining 1- half cups chocolate chips and walnuts.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 180ºC for 10-12 minutes. Let stand 2-3 minutes before removing from cookie sheets; cool completely.