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Midnight Espresso Crinkles

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Prep 1 hr 40 min
Total 1 hr 40 min
Servings 36

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

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

January 29, 2010

Ingredients

oz unsweetened baking chocolate, cut into small pieces

3/4

cup butter or margarine, softened

1/4

cup vegetable oil

cup granulated sugar

cup packed brown sugar

eggs

tablespoons instant coffee or espresso coffee granules

tablespoons water

teaspoon vanilla

cups all-purpose flour

teaspoons baking powder

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

cup dark chocolate chips (from 12-oz bag)

1/4

cup decorator sugar crystals

Steps

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1

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.
2

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.
3

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.
4

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.
5

Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until tops look dry (do not overbake). Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Expert Tips

Semisweet chocolate chips can be substituted for the dark chips.
These cookies are like fudgy brownies—slightly soft when done. They won’t feel set if you gently tap them, but the tops will look dry.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cookie

Calories: 170
Calories from Fat: 80

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 9g; 14%
Saturated Fat 4 1/2g 23% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 20mg; 7%
Sodium: 95mg; 4%
Potassium: 85mg; 2%
Total Carbohydrate: 21g; 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Sugars 14g
Protein: 2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 2%; 2%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 2%; 2%
Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;