1 c Butter or margarine, -softened 1 c Granulated sugar 1 Egg 1/4 c Light corn syrup 1/4 t Peppermint extract 1 t Powdered instant coffee 1 t Hot water 2 c All-purpose flour 6 T HERSHEY'S Cocoa 2 t Baking soda 1/4 t Salt ------------------------------MOCHA MINT SUGAR------------------------------ 1/4 c Powdered sugar 2 T Crushed hard peppermint -candies (about 6 candies) 1 1/2 t Powdered instant coffee Heat oven to 350'F. In large mixer bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, corn syrup and peppermint extract; mix thoroughly. Dissolve 1 teaspoon instant coffee in water; stir into butter mixture. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, blending thoroughly. Shape dough into 1" balls. (Dough may be refrigerated for a short time for easier handling.) Prepare Mocha Mint Sugar. Roll dough balls in sugar mixture. Place on ungreased cookie sheet, about 2" apart. Bake 8-10 minutes or until no imprint remains when toughed lightly. Cool slightly. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Makes about 4 dozen cookies. MOCHA MINT SUGAR: In small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, peppermint candies and powdered instant coffee.
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