Coffee Balls Cookies Food

IRISH COFFEE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, pecans and 1 cup of sugar.
• Dissolve coffee granules in the Irish Whiskey in a small cup.
• Add the coffee/whiskey mixture and the corn syrup to the dry ingredients, mixing until blended.
• Shape mixture into 1-inch balls and roll in the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar.
• Store in an air tight container.

VIENNESE COFFEE BALLS (NO BAKE)

Steps:

• Combine crushed cookies, the 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, the nuts, cocoa powder, coffee crystals and cinnamon.
• Add brewed espresso, coffee or water, using just enough to moisten.
• Form mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls.
• Roll balls generously in the 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar.
• Place balls on a sheet of waxed paper; let stand until dry (about 1 hour).
• Before serving, roll balls again in confectioners' sugar, if desired.
• To store: Place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover.
• Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

TOFFEE COOKIE BALLS

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, cookie crumbs and 2 Tbsp. chopped toffee bars until blended.
• Shape into 30 (1-inch) balls; place in single layer in shallow pan. Freeze 10 min.
• Cover rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper. Dip cookie balls into melted chocolate, turning to evenly coat each ball with chocolate; place on prepared baking sheet. Lightly press remaining chopped toffee bar into tops of balls.
• Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

SWEDISH CHOCOLATE BALLS (OR COCONUT BALLS)

Steps:

• Mix the oats, sugar, and cocoa together in a bowl. Add the butter, and use your hands to mix the ingredients together to make a thick dough. Mix in the coffee, vanilla, and chocolate until thoroughly blended.
• Place the coconut flakes in a small bowl. Pinch off small amounts of dough and roll between your hands to make small balls, about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Roll the balls in the coconut flakes. Balls are ready to eat, or may be refrigerated 2 hours to become firmer.