Holiday Cookie Recipe: Chocolate Mocha Chunk Cookies

Chocolate and coffee are a great combination in these holiday cookies.

By Debi Maghes Chocolate Mocha Chunk Cookies 4 squares semi-sweet chocolate 1 stick butter, slightly softened 2 tablespoons instant coffee 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 4 squares semi-sweet chocolate Melt 1 square chocolate, set aside. Cut three squares in large (1/2") chunks, set aside. Beat butter, sugars, coffee, egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 square melted chocolate, mix in flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in chocolate chunks and walnuts. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto greased cookie sheets. …