Espresso Nut Cookies
Description
This International dessert features Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Butter Or Margarine. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Softened 1/2 c Granulated Sugar 1/2 c Packed Brown Sugar 1 Egg 1/2 c Finely Chopped Pecans Or Walnuts 1 tb Instant Espresso Or Instant Coffee, Dissolved In 1 tb Hot Water, Cooled In medium bowl
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combine flour, baking powder and salt;
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set aside.
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In large bowl cream butter well; gradually beat in sugars until light and fluffy.
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Beat in egg and espresso until well mixed.
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Stir in flour mixture until well blended; stir in nuts.
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Shape dough in two 2-inch diameter rolls.
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Wrap tight; chill 4 hours or until firm.
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With sharp, thin knife, using sawing motion, slice 1/4 inch thick.
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Place slices 1 inch apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
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Bake in preheated 375 degree oven 9 to 11 minutes or until slightly firm.
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Remove to racks to cool.
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Add optional decorations.
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Holiday Decorations Use tube icing with star tip to
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make Santa face and hat pompon, leaf tip to
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make hat.
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Give eyes sparkle with silver degrees
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 623.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 21.9g34%
- Saturated Fat 6.8g34%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1094.3mg46%
- Total Carbohydrate 91.8g31%
- Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
- Sugars 0.4g
- Protein 12.1g25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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