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UK Viennese Coffee Balls
No baking needed to make this tasty treat.
Viennese coffee balls are the perfect little taste of sweetness for the dessert table!
In partnership with Girls Eye View.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 cup finely chopped nuts
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee crystals or instant espresso powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 to 5 tablespoons brewed espresso or strong coffee, or water
1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
Sifted powdered sugar (optional)
Method
In a large mixing bowl combine crushed cookies, powdered sugar, nuts, cocoa powder, coffee crystals, and cinnamon.
Add brewed espresso, coffee or water, using just enough to moisten.
Form into 1 1/4 inch balls.
Roll generously in the 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
Place on a sheet of waxed paper and let stand until dry (about 1 hour).
Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Before serving, roll again in powdered sugar, if desired.
Makes about 30 cookies.
