Java Sticks

1. 1

   Position your oven rack in lower third of the oven.

2. 2

   Preheat to 350.

3. 3

   Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

4. 4

   Cream the butter& sugar.

5. 5

   Beat in the coffee powder.

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   Add the flour and 1/4 cup ground walnuts and blend well.

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   The dough will be stiff.

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   Place dough in pastry bag fitted with 1/2-inch tip and pipe into 2-inch lengths on baking sheet.

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   (I've never tried it, but I'm sure you could shape them by hand into small logs if necessary.) Bake until golden brown, 10 to 15 minuts.

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    Cool on rack.

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    Melt the chocolate and dip both ends of each cookie into the chocolate, and then into the sprinkles, nuts, or topping of your choice.

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    Store in an airtight container.

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