Mocha Truffle Cookies
alt.cookies.yum.yum.yum/Minnie (2002)
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
Makes: 30

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

In a large saucepan melt butter and 1/2 cup chocolate chips over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in coffee granules. Cool 5 min. Stir in sugars, eggs and vanilla.

In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Stir in coffee mixture. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.

Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Let cool 1 minute before removing from sheet.