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.
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°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!
Calories |
184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 11.5 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 40 mg | 1% | |
*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.