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Chocolate Espresso Pistachio Balls

December 9, 2014 by Nicole Crocker 8 Comments

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Chocolate Espresso Pistachio Balls are the perfect little cookie to add to your cookie swap recipes.   Chocolate and espresso are always a delightful combination and the added crunch from the pistachios make them simply irresistible!  I dare you to just eat one!

Chocolate Espresso Pistachio Balls

I usually make these yummy little bite size cookies along with Snowball Cookies, Biscotti and Chocolate Pizzettes.  It makes a beautiful little cookie tray to bring to holiday parties, cookie swaps or for Santa to munch on!

Life can get quite hectic preparing for the holidays.  One of the best things about this recipe is how quick and easy it is to put together.  These cookies also freeze well too so if you like to get some of your baking done ahead of time this recipe is perfect for you.  You may want to wait to add the cocoa powder coating until after you thaw them though.

Put a plate of Chocolate Espresso Pistachio Balls out for Santa this year and you’ll surely make it on to the “Nice” list!

Chocolate Espresso Pistachio Balls

Chocolate Espresso Pistachio Balls
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Chocolate Espresso Pistachio Balls

Chocolate Espresso Pistachio Balls are the perfect little cookie to add to your cookie swap recipes. Chocolate and espresso are always a delightful combination and the added crunch from the pistachios make them simply irresistible! I dare you to just eat one!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 45 minutes minutes
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 95kcal
Author Nicole Crocker

Ingredients

  • 3/4 Cups Unsalted butter ,softened
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Cup Unbleached flour
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoon Instant coffe grounds
  • 1 Large egg
  • 2 ounces Semisweet chocolate ,melted
  • 3/4 Cup Pistachios ,finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons (each) Cocoa powder and confectioner sugar for coating (mixed together in a bowl)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F.
  • In a medium mixing bowl cream the butter and sugar together. Add the egg and mix until smooth. Add melted chocolate and mix well. Gradually add flour and coffee and mix to incorporate. Mix in pistachios.
  • Roll dough into one inch size balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove cookies to a cooling rack and cool completely.
  • Roll cooled cookies in a mixture of cocoa powder and confectioner sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Chocolate Espresso Pistachio Balls

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Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, Holiday Tagged With: cookie swaps, freeze well, Holiday parties, Nice list, preparing for the holidays, quick and easy, Santa

Comments

  1. Christy says

    December 11, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    Anything with pistachios or coffee catch my eye and you have combined them, pure genius! Yummy! Visiting from the Weekend Social, thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Nicole Crocker says

      December 11, 2014 at 10:44 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Christy! Glad you like them. They’re are one of my favorites!

      Reply
  2. Paul says

    December 14, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    They sound great, love the chocolate and espresso combination

    Reply
    • Nicole Crocker says

      December 15, 2014 at 2:01 am

      Thanks Paul. They are one of my favorite cookies. Delicious and easy to make!

      Reply
  3. Jen says

    December 15, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    These. Look. AMAZING. Pinned and plan on adding these to my holiday repertoire – thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Nicole Crocker says

      December 16, 2014 at 1:11 am

      Thanks Jen! Hope you enjoy them as much as we all do! Thanks for pinning too!

      Reply
  4. Carol Tatro says

    December 15, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    Thanks for sharing this. They are amazing! I was looking for a cookie to go with some homemade Baileys. I will be adding these to my annual Christmas cookies!

    Reply
    • Nicole Crocker says

      December 16, 2014 at 1:09 am

      Homemade Baileys…Yum! Sounds like a perfect combo! Thanks for stopping by and trying my recipe out. It’s been one of my favorites for years. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

      Reply
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