Laced Mocha Nut Pats


Serves: 5
Total Calories: 477
Yield: 6 dozen

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder
3 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur or 3/4 teaspoons chocolate extract
1 (17-1/2 ounce) package chocolate chip cookie mix
1 1/2 cups pecans, ground
Garnish: powdered sugar

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine butter, powdered sugar, cocoa, espresso powder and coffee liqueur or extract. With an electric mixer set on low speed, beat for 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium; beat until creamy. Gradually add cookie mix and pecans; beat until well blended. Roll dough into 1-1/4 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 11 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar.


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Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 477
Calories from Fat: 431

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