Christmas Spirits Cookies
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32 chocolate crème sandwich cookies (i.e. Oreo’s)
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3/4 cup powdered sugar
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1-1/4 cup toasted California walnuts
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2 tablespoons Instant coffee powder
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2 tablespoons Light corn syrup
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1/3 cup brandy, coffee liqueur, or rum
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Break up cookies and crush into fine crumbs in food processor fit with a stainless steel blade (about 2 cups crumbs).
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Add ½ cup of sugar, walnuts and 1 ½ tbs. of the coffee powder. Process thoroughly. Add corn syrup and gradually mix in brandy, liqueur, or rum to form a thick paste.
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Form into 1 inch balls.
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In small bowl, mix the remaining ¼ cup powdered sugar and the remaining ½ tablespoon coffee powder.
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Roll balls in sugar mixture to coat. Cookies may be stored in loosely packed between sheets of wax paper or aluminum foil in alright container for up to two weeks.
- Calories 70
- Fat 3.5g
- Saturated Fat 0.5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 40mg
- Potassium 20mg
- Carbohydrates 8g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 1g





