1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
2 tbsp. instant coffee
2 tsp. boiling water
1 1/4 c. flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. walnuts or pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt over hot (not boiling) water 1/2 cup chips. Stir until smooth; cool to room temperature. In small cup, dissolve coffee in boiling water; set aside. In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

In large bowl combine butter, sugar, brown sugar and coffee; add flour mixture. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups chips and walnuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes before removing from sheet. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen.