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Mexican Coffee Balls

Name: Mexican Coffee Balls
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 dozen
Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) package chocolate wafer cookies, crushed; ½ pound ground almonds; ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ¼ cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder; ⅓ cup coffee flavored liqueur; ½ cup light corn syrup; ¼ cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Rating: 4 stars

9 Ratings
8 Reviews
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No bake cookies with a kick.

By Paula Cronin

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

5 dozen

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 30 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (9 ounce) package chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
½ pound ground almonds
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
⅓ cup coffee flavored liqueur
½ cup light corn syrup
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix chocolate wafer crumbs, ground blanched almonds, unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup sugar.

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Step 2

Dissolve instant coffee in coffee liqueur and stir into crumb mixture with corn syrup.
Step 3

Shape into 1/4 inch balls and roll in cinnamon sugar. To make cinnamon sugar, combine 1/4 cup sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

121.5 calories; 2.4 g protein; 16.9 g carbohydrates; 0.2 mg cholesterol; 52.7 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (8)

Most helpful positive review

Yoly

02/16/2019

I had no trouble rolling these as other reviewers did. I halved the recipe and wound up with 17 balls. I did not try to dissolve the coffee powder but just added it directly into the mix, which worked out fine. If you're a coffee lover you will enjoy these. Read More

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(2)

Most helpful critical review

JOULE

12/15/2003

Helped to add more sugar and cinnamon before rolling the balls (before doing that a taste-tester said they were "bland") Read More

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(10)

9 Ratings

5 star values: 3
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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JOULE

12/14/2003

Helped to add more sugar and cinnamon before rolling the balls (before doing that a taste-tester said they were "bland") Read More

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SHAWN MULLIGAN

12/14/2003

This turned out pretty good. They're a bit chewey and the flavor wasn't too strong. I think maybe I'll try instant espresso next time to give it more of a coffee flavor. Everyone at the office seemed to like them though. Read More

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ROSEYCAT

12/14/2003

I must have done something wrong because when I made these they were more like goo than a cookie. I doubt thats what theyre supposed to look like but they did taste excellent;; Read More

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Donna Warrick

04/08/2015

This is an excellent adult dessert. The overwhelming coffee and liquer flavor is addictive. It takes at least 45 minutes to dissolve the coffee granules in the Kahlua though so be patient. And if you blanch your own almonds they must be thoroughly dry to grind or you get mush. Read More

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Yoly

02/16/2019

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Katie

12/09/2006

They were delicious but a little difficult to form into balls. The mix seemed dry and wouldn't pack together so I added more Karo syrup. Read More

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Donna Baltz Davis

12/17/2015

I have been making these for years even though they are a sticky pain in the butt! Everybody LOVES these! I can never make enough! I do add a bit more Karo and Kahlua and I use chocolate animal crackers. Gives them a richer taste than the oreo with it's white cream filling. They are easier to put into a processor and make a finer grind which makes for a smoother coffee ball. Read More

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Keeli

01/05/2018

I really struggled to get these balls to come together as balls. They were on the dry side and the cookie crumbs and almonds just didn't seem to want to play nice together. The chocolate defiantly increase the punch of the coffee flavor as well as highlighting coffee's bitter nature. All the black coffee drinkers loved them. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Mexican Coffee Balls

Servings Per Recipe: 30
Calories: 121.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 5 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 6 %

sugars:

fat: 8 %

saturated fat: 4 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu:

niacin equivalents: 8 %

vitamin b6: 1 %

vitamin c:

folate: 2 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 5 %

magnesium: 11 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 2 %

thiamin: 4 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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JOULE

12/14/2003

Helped to add more sugar and cinnamon before rolling the balls (before doing that a taste-tester said they were "bland")

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SHAWN MULLIGAN

12/14/2003

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(9)

ROSEYCAT

12/14/2003

I must have done something wrong because when I made these they were more like goo than a cookie. I doubt thats what theyre supposed to look like but they did taste excellent;;

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(6)

Donna Warrick

04/08/2015

Helpful

(2)

Yoly

02/16/2019

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(2)

Katie

12/09/2006

They were delicious but a little difficult to form into balls. The mix seemed dry and wouldn't pack together so I added more Karo syrup.

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(1)

Donna Baltz Davis

12/17/2015

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Keeli

01/05/2018

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