These mocha walnut butter cookies are a delightful treat with a rich, bold chocolate-coffee flavor and a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The crunch of walnuts adds the perfect finishing touch to these indulgent cookies.
If you're a fan of coffee and chocolate, these Mexican mocha balls are bound to become your new favorite! They bring together the deep, satisfying flavors of coffee and chocolate and the nutty richness of walnuts in a soft, buttery cookie. These cookies are versatile and irresistible for dessert platters, coffee breaks, or gifting. What makes them even better? They're easy to make and can be customized with simple ingredient swaps.
This recipe is part of my growing collection of bars and cookies, where you can find a variety of treats for any occasion. From Christmas to the Fourth of July, you can bake all year round and never get bored. Try these Peanut Butter Cookies, Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookies for any day baking, or these Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies and Mexican Wedding Cookies, or Kossuth Kifli (Half Moon Cookies) for the holidays.
But before you jump into other recipes, let's make these buttery, chocolatey treats so you can serve them with a cup of coffee or your favorite tea!
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Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make these flavorful cookies (for full amounts, check the recipe card at the bottom of this article):
- Butter: The foundation of these cookies. Use unsalted butter to control salt levels.
- Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the dough. For a softer texture, you can use light brown sugar instead, which adds a hint of caramel flavor.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor.
- All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure to the cookies. For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Adds rich chocolate flavor. Use Dutch-processed cocoa for a deeper color and flavor (my favorite).
- Instant Coffee Powder: The coffee element of mocha. Espresso powder is an excellent alternative for a stronger coffee kick.
- Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances the other flavors. Skip if using salted butter.
- Chopped Walnuts: Adds texture and a nutty flavor. You can use pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts instead.
- Powdered Sugar (for dusting): Provides a sweet, snowy finish. You can skip this or use granulated sugar for a crunchy coating.
How To Make Mocha Walnut Butter Cookies
Step 1. Cream the butter with sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter, sugar, and vanilla at medium speed until light and fluffy. This step is crucial for a tender texture.
Step 2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee, and salt. Gradually add this flour mixture to the creamed butter, mixing until well combined at low speed.
Step 3. Add the Walnuts: Add the finely chopped walnuts and make sure they are evenly distributed.
Step 4. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight. Chilling helps the dough firm up and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
Step 5. Form the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place parchment paper on a cookie baking sheet. Set aside. Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and put them on the cookie sheet, leaving space between each. If you don't have parchment paper, use an ungreased cookie sheet.
Step 6. Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes in the preheated oven. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Step 7. Dust with Powdered Sugar: While still warm (but not hot), dust the cookies generously with powdered sugar( confectioners' sugar)
Expert Tips
- Chill Thoroughly: Chilling the cookie dough is non-negotiable. It helps the cookies maintain their shape and enhances the flavors.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh butter, cocoa, and coffee granules make a noticeable difference in flavor.
- Don’t Overbake: When removed from the oven, the cookies should look set but slightly soft. They firm up as they cool.
Variations
- Spiced Twist: Mix in ½ teaspoon of cinnamon or cardamom for a warm, spicy undertone.
- Nut-Free Version: Omit the walnuts or replace them with half a cup of chocolate chips.
- Extra Mocha Flavor: Add an additional teaspoon of instant coffee for a bolder flavor.
More Cookie Recipes To Love
- Easy Mexican Wedding Cookies Recipe
- Chewy Spicy Molasses Cookies
- Walnut Shortbread Cookies
- Chocolate Potato Chip Clusters (Two Ingredients)
- Peanut Butter Snowball Cookies
- The Best Chocolate Chip And Walnuts Cookies
📖 Recipe
Mocha Walnut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter, sugar, and vanilla together until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the finely chopped walnuts, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight. Chilling helps the dough firm up and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the cookies are set. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- While still warm (but not hot), dust the cookies generously with powdered sugar.
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