Mocha Nut Butterball Cookies
Indulge in the rich, nutty decadence of Mocha Nut Butterball Cookies, a delightful fusion of coffee, chocolate, and buttery pecans or walnuts. Perfectly tender and coated in a snowy layer of powdered sugar, these cookies are a heavenly treat for any coffee lover. The dough, infused with instant coffee powder and cocoa, combines beautifully with the crunch of finely chopped nuts, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, these bite-sized delights are easy to make yet irresistibly elegant. Ideal for holiday platters, coffee breaks, or dessert tables, these mocha-infused cookie balls are as beautiful as they are delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 65 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Instant coffee powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 120 grams Finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 80 grams Powdered sugar
- 100 grams Extra powdered sugar (for rolling cookies)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the instant coffee powder and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
Stir in the finely chopped nuts and cocoa powder until the dough holds together when pressed.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place it on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until set but not browned. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes.
While the cookies are still warm, gently roll each one in the powdered sugar to lightly coat. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, roll the cookies in the powdered sugar again for a thick, snowy coating.
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to one week, or freeze them for longer storage. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4327 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 272.9 g | 350% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.0 g | 625% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 493 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 453.2 g | 165% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 248.9 g | ||
| Protein | 41.9 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1186 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
