Cappuccino Blossoms

    Trick or Treat

Did you know that the postal service can bring unexpected kindness? It's no secret my favorite candy treat next to Peanut M&M's is Almond Joys. In fact, when I was teaching I made it a point each year to tell my class that I would welcome any donations of Almond Joys from their trick and treat bags as I know it's one candy few children like. 

Imagine my surprise when this box arrived just in time for Halloween. What a wonderful thoughtful gift from my friend Beth and I also enjoyed the cards.

for a grown-up cookie treat, Cappuccino Blossoms. They are an eggless cookie made with espresso,  a little cinnamon, Bailey's Irish cream, and dark chocolate Hershey kisses. 

Now if you are worried about the 1/2 cup coffee liqueur in the batter for kids, fear not as when divided by 32 cookies and then baked it should not be a problem. 

Recipe adapted Southern Living. 

Cappuccino Blossoms

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 6 tablespoons sugar
•  1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
•  1/2 cup coffee liqueur
• 2- 2/3 cups flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons instant espresso
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
•  1 cup almonds roughly chopped
• 32 Dark Chocolate Kisses

Directions:

• Beat butter at a medium speed until creamy. Gradually add in sugars, beating well. Add in coffee liqueur and mix well.
• Stir together flour, espresso. baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Beat well and add in butter mixture. Mix well and stir in almonds. Place mixture in the freezer to chill for about 15 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Remove batter from freezer and roll into 2 inch balls. Bake 10-11 minutes.
• Remove from oven and press 1 dark chocolate in the center of each cookie. Cook on a wire cooling rack.