Cappuccino Cookie Balls Recipes

Steps:

• Beat butter, brown sugar and 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, espresso powder and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar. Shape dough into twenty-four 1-in. balls; roll in cinnamon sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Immediately top with chocolate kisses, pressing lightly. Cool slightly on pans before removing to wire racks to cool.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Dissolve coffee in water; add to creamed mixture with egg and melted chocolate until blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (dough will be sticky). Shape into two 6-1/2-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Line 36 miniature muffin cups with paper baking cups, or spray with cooking spray. In large bowl, dissolve coffee mix in water. Add cookie mix, oil and egg; stir until soft dough forms. Shape dough into 36 (1-inch) balls; place in muffin cups.
• Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until set. Immediately make indentation in center of each cookie with end of wooden spoon to form a cup. Cool 30 minutes. Remove from pan.
• In small bowl, stir frosting and liqueur until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spoon frosting mixture into decorating bag with star tip. Pipe frosting into each cookie cup. Top each with espresso bean. Store covered in refrigerator.

Steps:

• Dissolve cappuccino powder in hot water. Let cool slightly.
• In a big bowl mix flour, almonds and sugar. Add butter and cappuccino.
• Knead into a dough (maybe using a kitchen aid as not to warm the dough too much).
• Chill for 1 hour.
• Form dough into small balls (size of a walnut) and place on a paper-lined baking sheet. Do not flatten balls.
• Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C/350°F for 15 minutes or until slightly coloured.
• Melt the chocolate using your favourite method (hot water bath or microwave) and drizzle it over the baked cookie balls using a teaspoon.
• Let dry and enjoy! :).