Mocha Pecan Balls
Indulge in the delightful fusion of coffee and chocolate with these irresistible Mocha Pecan Balls, a melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for any occasion. Combining buttery richness with the bold flavor of brewed espresso and unsweetened cocoa, these bite-sized cookies are studded with crunchy chopped pecans for a satisfying texture in every bite. Rolled in powdered sugar while still warm, they boast a delicate sweetness that beautifully balances their robust mocha notes. Quick to prepare and bake in just 30 minutes, these easy-to-make cookies are perfect for holiday parties, coffee breaks, or simple dessert cravings. Serve them with a steaming cup of coffee or hot cocoa for the ultimate cozy pairing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
- 0.75 cup Additional powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract, brewed espresso or strong coffee, and cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the dough is used, placing the balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
While the cookies are still warm, roll them in additional powdered sugar until fully coated. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
For extra sweetness, roll the cooled cookies in powdered sugar a second time before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.0 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.0 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 379.2 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 158.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.2 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 928 mg | 20% | |
*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.
