Mocha Nut Butter Balls Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 23, 2010

Love these with a good cup of coffee in the morning as a treat during the holidays. My mother has made these for years and I just love them. I may add more coffee next time.

—kwhiteway

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 07, 2005

I was thoroughly disappointed with this cookie. I followed the directions exactly as stated yet it was too bitter and just didn't taste right. I've NEVER thrown anything away but I couldn't figure out a way to tweak this recipe to improve the flavor so they all ended up in the "recycle bin". For those wanting to try this, the flour/butter/sugar ratio doesn't seem to work (it's too dry and not sweet enough) and I feel 1/4 cup cocoa powder is a bit too much (it's too bitter) - maybe start with 2 tablespoons and add more as needed. Also, as suggested by another reviewer, 2 teaspoons of coffee is probably enough. Good luck.

—Dessert Queen

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14 Ratings

Dec 16, 2012

I'm reviewing these again after making them a second time. This time, they were perfect. Absolutely delicious. I followed the recipe exactly with the exception of the coffee part: instead of regular instant coffee I used 2 packets of Starbucks VIA vanilla flavored instant coffee. You can buy this in the grocery store or if not there, in your local Starbucks. I had a couple of packets left over from making iced coffee this summer and decided to try them in this recipe. I mixed them directly into the wet ingredients. Have no fears...the coffee completely incorporates into the wet ingredients. The rest of the recipe I followed exactly. The cookies were fabulous...rich, dark, chocolatey and delicious. Really good. One of my favorites! Try these, but do try the vanilla flavored instant coffee...it makes a huge difference.

—cookieluv

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Dec 04, 2007

Very good. I used 4 teaspoons of vanilla plus 2 teaspoons of water to dissolve the coffee in. I also added an extra 1/4 c. of flour and 1 tsp of cinnamon. (I like cinnamon with chocolate.) I also mixed in some 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips. I have eaten too many of these today!!!

—KRISTINM1

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Nov 29, 2004

This recipe has been a perennial Christmas favourite in my family for years - what a surprise to find it on this site. The only thing we do differently is to dissolve 2 tsp of instant coffee into 1 tbsp of hot water prior to adding it to the butter mixture (rather than adding 2 tbsp of instant coffee to the dry ingredients). Either way, give it a try - you won't be disappointed!

—CanuckDownUnder

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Dec 09, 2003

I've been searching for this recipe since Christmas 1982, when a friend brought these scrumptious things to a cookie swap. The recipe got lost as the years rolled on. We are thrilled to have found and baked these cookies. Can't tell you how happy we are! ENJOY!

—D.C.GREEK

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Dec 17, 2010

They never firmed up a DRY AND CRUMBLY cookie. WILL NEVER MAKE AGAIN. I think it needs egg in there or something to bind the ingredients together.

—blondie cookies

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Nov 25, 2007

Absolutely delicious! I added a dash more of the instant coffee to the recipe. I found these cookies practically melt in your mouth! These cookies aren't just for Christmas!! A great crowd pleaser!!

—DENISETEDESCO

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Nutrition

Calories
101 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
9 g
3%

Cholesterol
10 mg
3%

Fat
7.2 g
11%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
1 g
2%

Sodium
52 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Mocha Nut Butter Balls

Serving Size: 1/48 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 48
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 101
Calories from Fat: 65

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.2g 11 %
Saturated Fat 2.8g 14 %
Cholesterol 10mg 3 %
Sodium 52mg 2 %
Potassium 34mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 9g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 1g 2 %
Sugars 4.8g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 4 %
Thiamin 7 %
Niacin 4 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 3 %
Folate 5 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.