MIDNIGHT ESPRESSO CRINKLES

Midnight Espresso Crinkles image

These mocha-flavored cookies literally sparkle, thanks to a quick dip in sugar before baking.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

6 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso coffee granules
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (from 12-oz bag)
1/4 cup decorator sugar crystals

Steps:

In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chocolate uncovered on High 1 minute. Stir; microwave 1 minute longer, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth.
In large bowl, beat butter, oil, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until light and fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate and eggs until well blended.
In small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in water. Add coffee mixture and vanilla to batter; beat until well blended. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes for easier handling.
Heat oven to 350°F. Place sugar crystals in small bowl. Shape dough by rounded tablespoonfuls into 1 1/2-inch balls; dip tops of balls in sugar. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls, sugar sides up, 3 inches apart.
Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until tops look dry (do not overbake). Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

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shahid lak

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Overall, I thought these cookies were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't amazing either.

Nathalia Orozco

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I had some trouble with the dough being too sticky. I had to add more flour to get it to the right consistency.

Grace Joseph

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I was disappointed with these cookies. They were too sweet and the espresso flavor was overpowering.

Lukhy

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I'm not a baker, but I wanted to make something special for my family for Christmas. I found this recipe and it was so easy to follow. The cookies turned out beautifully and everyone loved them.

Pri Doll

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I've been baking for years and these are some of the best cookies I've ever made. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.

Titus Muhuri

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I made these cookies for my coffee-loving friends and they raved about them! They said they were the best espresso cookies they'd ever had.

Andaer Servar

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These cookies were a little too dry for my taste. I think I needed to add more butter.

Bonnie Bonnie

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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.

Nze Alpeace

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I was a little skeptical about the espresso powder in the recipe, but it really added a nice depth of flavor to the cookies. I highly recommend trying this recipe!