Mocha Crackle Cookies
alt.cookies.yum.yum.yum/Minnie (2002)
Source: Taste of Home
Makes: 60

1/2 cup butter
5 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
4 eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups plus 3 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar

In a microwave or saucepan, heat butter, chocolate and coffee until
chocolate is melted. Cool slightly.

In a mixing bowl, combine eggs and salt. Add sugar and brown sugar. Stir in chocolate mixture. Mix well.

Combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to egg mixture to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.

Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls. Roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2-inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.