Mocha Circle Cookies

Heavenly Delight: Christmas Mocha Circles Cookies Recipe

Christmas is a time for joy, laughter, and, of course, indulging in delightful treats that make the season even more special. If you’re looking for a cookie recipe that captures the essence of the holidays with a perfect blend of coffee and chocolate, then you’re in for a treat! Introducing the heavenly “Mocha Circles Cookies” – a bite-sized wonder that promises to be a showstopper at your festive gatherings.

Why Mocha Circles Cookies?

1. Irresistible Flavor Fusion:

Imagine biting into a cookie that harmoniously blends the rich essence of coffee with the sweetness of chocolate. The Mocha Circles Cookies offer a delightful experience for your taste buds.

2. Perfectly Sized Delights:

These cookies may be small, but they pack a flavor in every bite. Sized for 2-3 bites, they are not only delicious, but also visually appealing, making them an ideal addition to your Christmas dessert table.

3. Mocha Butter Filling Magic:

The soft, mocha-infused butter filling adds a luxurious texture to the cookies. As you sink your teeth into these small circles, the filling creates a melt-in-your-mouth experience, leaving you craving for more.

4. Mocha Glaze Extravaganza:

The “pièce de résistance” of these Mocha Circle cookies is the mocha glaze that crowns each one. With a slight crunch and a perfect glossy finish, the glaze elevates the cookie to a whole new level of decadence.

5. Chocolaty Drizzle Decadence:

To top it all off, each cookie is adorned with a chocolate drizzle, adding an extra layer of sweetness and creating a visual masterpiece that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate.

Recipe: Mocha Circles Cookies (makes 28 cookie sandwiches)

Ingredients:

Dough:

• 1 1/3 Cups of All-purpose flour
• 3/4 C Powdered Sugar
• 10 Tbs of Unsalted Butter (softened)
• 1/2 Cup of grounded Nuts (of your choice: Walnuts, Almonds or Hazelnuts))
• 4 Tbs of finely grounded Coffee

Also:

• Mocha Butter Filling (recipe below)
• Mocha Glaze (recipe below)
• Chocolate drizzle (optional)

• Rolling pin (optional: with a spacer – see bellow)
• Coolie cutter (circle)
• 2 Cookie Sheets
• Parchment Paper, or Oil Spray to prevent sticking

Instructions:

• In a bowl, whisk together the flour, coffee and nuts. Set aside.
• Line 2 Cookie sheets with a Parchment Paper, or lightly grease them. Set aside.
• In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, using hand held electric mixer.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

• Roll the dough into 1/4 inch thickness with a rolling pin (I highly recommend to use spacer for your rolling pin – it assures even dough thickness and even baking. It was a “gamechanger” for me). I like to roll cookie dough between 2 sheets of Parchment paper – it eliminates the need for flouring the surface to prevent sticking, and the cookies look better without flour dusting on them.

• Cut out circles with a cookie cutter, and carefully place them on a baking sheet 2 inches apart.

• Bake at 360°F (175°C) for 7-8 minutes. Let them cool completely on cooling rack.

• Once cooled, sandwich the Mocha Circle cookies together with a layer of Mocha Butter Filling.

• Prepare the Mocha Glaze and carefully spread it with a spoon over the top of each cookie.

• Let the glaze completely dry.
• Optionally, add a chocolate drizzle for an extra touch of decadence.

Mocha Butter Filling:

• 5 Tbs of Unsalted Butter (softened)
• 3/4 Cup of Powdered Sugar
• 1 tsp of finely grounded Coffee powder
• 1/4 tsp of cold brewed Coffee

Mix all the ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Mocha Glaze:

• 3/4 Cup of Powdered Sugar
• 1 Tbs of strong brewed Coffee
• 1 pinch of finely grounded Coffee powder

Combine the ingredients until you achieve a smooth glaze consistency.

Chocolate drizzle (optional):

• 1/4 Cup of Chocolate Chips
• 1 Tbs of Unsalted Butter

Slowly melt together until you achieve a smooth consistency, drizzle / decorate over dry glaze.

Conclusion:

This Christmas, treat your guests to a taste of perfection with Mocha Circles Cookies. Whether you’re sharing them at a festive gathering or gifting them to loved ones, these cookies are sure to leave a lasting impression. Indulge in the magic of the season with every bite of these heavenly delights! They look nice on the Christmas Cookie table in the company of the Rum Ball Cookies and the Rum Nut Chocolate Cups. Be sure to try them all and let me know how you like them.

Happy Holidays!