Best 12 Mocha Frosted Cookies Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable treat that tantalizes your taste buds with a symphony of flavors? Look no further than the irresistible mocha frosted cookies! These delightful confections marry the rich, bittersweet notes of coffee with a velvety smooth chocolate frosting, creating an explosion of flavors in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the process of crafting these mocha frosted cookies, ensuring a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones enchanted by the magic of these mocha frosted cookies.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

MOCHA COOKIES



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Crisp on the outside, gooey on the inside, these mocha-flavored cookies from Pamela Jessen in Calgary, Alberta are the perfect treat for chasing away winter doldrums. Why not invite a friend over some snowy afternoon to share a plateful and a cup of coffee?

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 15 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
1 ounce milk chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in coffee granules until dissolved; cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Add the sugars, egg and vanilla., Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; add to chocolate mixture and mix well. Stir in toffee bits. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto a baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with melted milk chocolate.

Nutrition Facts :

MOCHA COOKIES



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Enjoy this delicious mocha cookie drizzled with caramel that's perfect for a dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg
2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour*
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup caramel topping
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
About 2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, beat egg and coffee crystals with electric mixer on medium speed until crystals dissolve. Add granulated sugar, butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Stir in remaining cookie ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour until chilled.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut with 2 1/2-inch cookie cutters. On ungreased cookie sheet, place dough about 1 inch apart. Bake about 7 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small bowl, mix powdered sugar, caramel topping and vanilla until crumbly. Stir in just enough milk until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

MOCHA COOKIES



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Make and share this Mocha Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kimbearly

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, Packed
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons instant coffee, No crystals
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup walnuts, Finely chopped
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cream butter.
  • Add both sugars and beat well.
  • Add egg and mix well.
  • Add flour, coffee powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, vanilla, and 1/2 c walnuts.
  • Mix well.
  • Wrap dough in wax paper and chill thouroughly in refrigerator (at least two hours).
  • Remove dough from refrigerator.
  • Using rounded teaspoonfuls of dough, shape into balls using palms of hands and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes.
  • Remove cookie sheet from oven and working quickly place 3-4 chocolate chips in the center of each hot cookie.
  • When chocolate has softened, spread over top and sprinkle with balance of walnuts.
  • Remove to wire rack and cool.

MOCHA FROSTED DROPS



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My most favorite cookie in the world. From BH&G. Prep/cooking time does not include time for cookies to cool before frosting.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup shortening
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup walnuts
1 (6 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons cocoa
2 teaspoons instant coffee
1 dash salt
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
milk
walnut halves (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt shortening and chocolate over low heat, stirring. Cool 10 minutes. Stir in brown sugar. Beat in egg, vanilla and buttermilk.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and soda, and salt. Add to chocolate mixture. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.
  • Drop from teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for about 10 minutes. Remove from sheet and cool.
  • Frost with Mocha Frosting. Top with a walnut half if desired.
  • Mocha Frosting: Cream butter, cocoa, instant coffee and dash salt. Beat in confectioner's sugar, vanilla and enough milk so that it's spreadable.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.6, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 61.1, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 16.9, Protein 1.6

DARK MOCHA COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup Crisco® Baking Sticks All-Vegetable Shortening
or 1/2 cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup Jif® Mocha Cappuccino Flavored Hazelnut Spread
1/3 cup milk
2 tbsps. cinnamon sugar*

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 325 degrees F. Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Beat shortening, sugar and vanilla in large bowl on medium speed with electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in hazelnut spread until smooth. Add flour mixture and milk alternately to shortening mixture, beating until blended.
  • USE 1 tablespoon dough to form 36 1 1/4-inch balls. Roll in cinnamon sugar. Place on baking sheet. Flatten dough with round cup to 1/4-inch thick.
  • BAKE 10 to 12 mintues. Let cool 5 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
  • *Cinnamon Sugar is available in your grocer's spice aisle or you can make your own by combining 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.

SPICED MOCHA CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 57m

Yield 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup
1/2 cup Fisher® Chef's Naturals® Chopped Pecans
1/2 cup
Pillsbury BEST
1/4 cup Hershey's® baking cocoa
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
24 chocolate-covered espresso beans
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon Hershey's® baking cocoa

Steps:

  • Let dough stand at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, break up cookie dough; add marmalade and pecans. In small bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup cocoa, coffee granules, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and red pepper; stir into dough mixture with wooden spoon until well blended.
  • Shape dough into 24 (about 1 1/2-inch) balls. On ungreased large cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. Gently press 1 espresso bean into center of each cookie.
  • Bake 9 to 12 minutes or until tops are cracked and edges are set. Let stand on cookie sheet 1 minute; remove to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk and 1 tablespoon cocoa until smooth and well blended; drizzle over cookies. Let stand about 15 minutes until set.
  • 1 roll (16.5 oz) .

MOCHA FROSTING



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Delicious mellow coffee flavor makes this frosting a favorite on chocolate cake. Eat with a spoon or use to frost a cool cake.

Provided by Samantha S

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons warm milk
½ teaspoon instant coffee powder
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir warm milk and coffee powder in large bowl until the coffee dissolves completely.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar, melted butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract into the milk mixture until no clumps remain and you have a smooth frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 32.1 mg, Sugar 27.6 g

MOCHA SLICE COOKIES



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Made with cocoa and espresso powders, cocoa nibs, and a touch of cinnamon, these sliced cookies were inspired by the traditional pairing of coffee and chocolate.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup cocoa nibs
Coarse sanding sugar

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, cocoa, salt, espresso powder, and cinnamon into a large bowl; set aside. Put butter and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle; mix on medium until pale and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture; mix until just combined. Stir in cocoa nibs.
  • Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 2-inch-diameter log. Wrap in parchment; transfer to a paper towel tube to hold shape. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unwrap log, and let soften slightly at room temperature, about 5 minutes. Brush with water, then roll in sanding sugar. Cut log into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Space 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake until centers are set, about 10 minutes. Transfer to wire racks; cool completely.

MOCHA FROSTING



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Our Test Kitchen home economists dress up purchased angel food cake with an easy-to-make coffee-flavored frosting.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
3 tablespoons boiling water
1 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)
Chocolate sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • For frosting, in a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in water; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in cocoa. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and coffee granules until smooth., Cut cake into three horizontal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with frosting. Repeat with middle cake layer. Top with remaining cake layer; frost top and sides of cake. Garnish with chocolate sprinkles if desired.

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MOCHA FROSTING



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Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield Enough frosting for one Bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon instant powdered coffee
3 ounces sweet, cooking chocolate, chopped into small pieces
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnut meats, preferably black walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine the water, butter and coffee in a small saucepan and let heat until butter is melted and liquid is quite hot.
  • Put the chocolate pieces into the container of a food processor and start blending. Gradually add the butter liquid to the chocolate. Add the sugar and process five minutes, stopping the machine occasionally to scrape down the sides of the container with a rubber spatula.
  • Let stand 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened. Dribble it evenly over the cake. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1170, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 176 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 31 grams, Sodium 18 milligrams, Sugar 164 grams, TransFat 1 gram

MOCHA-TOFFEE CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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Get your java jolt by munching on a fudgy cookie. These cookies are a snap to make because they start with a cake mix.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 54

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 teaspoons instant espresso powder (dry)
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe chocolate cake mix
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup toffee bits

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, stir together coffee and vanilla until coffee is dissolved. In large bowl, mix cake mix, coffee mixture, butter and eggs with spoon until soft dough forms. Stir in chocolate chips and toffee bits.
  • On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until surface appears dry. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

MOCHA WHITE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES



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Traditional chocolate chip cookies get a makeover with cocoa powder and instant coffee in the batter. White chocolate chips add contrast and a burst of extra sweetness to brighten the bitter cocoa and coffee flavors.

Provided by Sarah-May

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
⅔ cup dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups white chocolate chunks

Steps:

  • Combine butter, sugars, eggs, instant coffee, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Pour over butter mixture and beat until combined. Fold in white chocolate chunks using a spatula. Cover dough and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease 2 cookie sheets.
  • Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before removing from the cookie sheets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 115.7 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help the cookies hold their shape better in the oven.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help the cookies be soft and chewy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help the cookies be smooth and prevent them from curdling.
  • Stir in the dry ingredients gradually: This will help prevent the cookies from becoming tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape better in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown: This will help the cookies be soft and chewy.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

These mocha frosted cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their soft and chewy texture, rich mocha flavor, and creamy frosting, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these mocha frosted cookies a try!

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