Mocha Nut Crinkles Recipe

Name: Mocha Nut Crinkles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ¼ teaspoons instant espresso powder; ⅓ cup milk; 1 ⅔ cups sugar; ½ cup vegetable shortening; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts; ¾ cup powdered sugar

Servings: persons

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ teaspoons instant espresso powder
⅓ cup milk
1 ⅔ cups sugar
½ cup vegetable shortening
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
¾ cup powdered sugar

1
In the top of a double boiler over simmering water, melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally.
2
Remove from the water and cool the chocolate until tepid.
3
In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together; set aside.
4
In a glass measuring cup, stir the espresso into the milk until dissolved; set aside.
5
In a bowl, beat the sugar and shortening together using a hand-held electric mixer, until mixture is well combined.
6
Beat in the melted chocolate.
7
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla.
8
Decrease mixer speed to low--one-third at a time, alternately beat in the flour and milk mixtures.
9
Stir in the walnuts.
10
Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate until chilled and firm (about 2 hours).
11
Roll dough by tablespoonfuls into 1-inch balls.
12
Roll the balls in the powdered sugar to coat, then place 2-inches apart on nonstick baking sheets.
13
Bake in a 350 oven for about 15 minutes or until cookies are set and edges are crisp.
14
Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes; transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

895

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Mocha Nut Crinkles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mocha Nut Crinkles

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