MomsMenu.com Recipe Finder Viennese Coffee Balls

2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs or crushed,
packaged chocolate chip cookies
1 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar (1 1/4 to 1 1/2)
1 cup chopped toasted almonds
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder, or coffee
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Layer ingredients into a 1 quart canning jar, tapping gently on the counter to settle before adding the next layer. Add additional nuts to fill any small gaps if necessary.

GIFT TAG DIRECTIONS:
Place contents of jar into a large mixing bowl. Add 4-5 tablespoons espresso, strong coffee, or
water, using just enough to moisten. Form into 1 1/2 inch balls, rolling in powdered sugar. Place on a sheet of waxed paper and let stand 'til dry (about 1 hour). Before serving, roll again in powdered sugar if desired. Store in airtight container.

Per serving: 29 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (26% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 7g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 3mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates