Viennese Coffee Balls
Created by Fizzybrat on September 26, 2017
- Servings: 30
- Prep Time: 1.5m
- Cook Time: 0m
- Recipe #28228
Ingredients
- 2 cups shortbread cookies, crushed
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 cup nuts, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules (crystals or instant espresso powder)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 to 5 tablespoons brewed espresso coffee (or strong coffee, or water)
- 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
- Sifted powdered sugar (optional)
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large mixing bowl combine crushed cookies, the 1-1/4 cups powdered sugar, the nuts, cocoa powder, coffee crystals, and cinnamon.
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Step 2: Add brewed espresso, coffee, or water, using just enough to moisten.
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Step 3: Form into 1-1/4-inch balls.
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Step 4: Roll generously in the 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
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Step 5: Place on a sheet of waxed paper and let stand until dry (about 1 hour).
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Step 6: Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Step 7: Before serving, roll again in powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (34.4 g)
- Calories 87.1
- Total Fat - 2.8 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.5 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 39.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 15.4 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.8 g
- Sugars - 13.5 g
- Protein - 1.3 g
- Calcium - 16.2 mg
- Iron - 0.5 mg
- Vitamin C - 1.5 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg