Chocolate Espresso Cookies Recipe

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Chocolate Espresso Cookies

Contributed by: Melinda

These are decadent and a perfect treat for any true chocolate lover!

1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup dutch process cocoa
1 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
4 tsp instant espresso powder
1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg
4 oz. bittersweet chocolate
1 tbl milk
1/2 cup powdered sugar

In a double boiler over simmering water, melt bittersweet chocolate - set aside to cool slightly (if too hot will cook egg)
Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder and salg
Add espresso powder and set aside
Cream butter and brown sugar
Add egg and combine well
Stir in bittersweet chocolate
Fold in dry ingredients and add milk - do not overmix
Pour onto plastic wrap and spread into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle
Wrap and freeze for 45 minutes
Preheat oven to 350º
Remove dough from freezer and break off 1 inch pieces
Roll into a ball and roll in powdered sugar
Place on cookie sheet leaving about 1-2 inches in between cookies
Bake 12 - 15 minutes
Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then remove to cooling rack

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