MOCHA WALNUT COOKIES 
1 (12 oz.) pkg. (2 c.) Nestle's Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided
2 tbsp. Nescafe instant coffee
2 tsp. boiling water
1 1/4 c. all-purpose 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. chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt over hot (not boiling) water, 1/2 cup chocolate morsels. Stir until smooth; cool to room temperature. In small cup, dissolve instant 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; beat until creamy. Add egg and melted morsels; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups morsels and walnuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool 2 to 3 minutes before removing from cookie sheets. Makes about 24 (3 inch) cookies.

 

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