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---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
Title: Espresso Nut Cookies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 1 servings
2 c Flour
1 ts Baking powder
1/8 ts Salt
1/2 c Butter or margarine,softened
1/2 c Granulated sugar
1/2 c Packed brown sugar
1 Egg
1/2 c Finely chopped pecans
Or walnuts
1 tb Instant espresso
Or instant coffee
Dissolved in:
1 tb Hot water, cooled
In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In
large bowl cream butter well; gradually beat in sugars until light and
fluffy. Beat in egg and espresso until well mixed. Stir in flour mixture
until well blended; stir in nuts. Shape dough in two 2-inch diameter rolls.
Wrap tight; chill 4 hours or until firm.
With sharp, thin knife, using sawing motion, slice 1/4 inch thick.
Place slices 1 inch apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in
preheated 375 degree oven 9 to 11 minutes or until slightly firm. Remove to
racks to cool. Add optional decorations.
Holiday Decorations Use tube icing with star tip to make Santa face and
hat pompon, leaf tip to make hat. Give eyes sparkle with silver dragees
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