Viennese Coffee Drops
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2 cups crushed shortbread cookies
1 3/4 cups sifted powdered sugar, divided
1 cup finely chopped nuts
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons brewed espresso
Combine crushed cookies, 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, nuts, cocoa
powder, espresso crystals, and cinnamon. Add brewed espresso using
just enough to moisten.
Form mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls. Roll balls generously in 1/2 cup
powdered sugar. Place balls on sheet of waxed paper. Let stand until
dry (1 hour). Before serving, roll again in powdered sugar, if
desired. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen.
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