Recipe: Viennese Coffee Balls Mix

Viennese Coffee Balls Mix
rec.food.baking - Nexis (Kimberly)

2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs or crushed packaged chocolate chip cookies
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 cup chopped toasted almonds
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder (or coffee, if you can't find)
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Layer ingredients into a 1 quart canning jar, tapping gently on the counter to settle before adding the next layer. Add additional nuts to fill any small gaps if necessary.

GIFT TAG DIRECTIONS:

Place contents of jar into a large mixing bowl. Add 4-5 Tbsp espresso, strong coffee, or water, using just enough to moisten. Form into 1 1/2 inch balls, rolling in powdered sugar. Place on a sheet of waxed paper and let stand until dry (about 1 hour). Before serving, roll again in powdered sugar if desired. Store in airtight container.