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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nI made these for one of my favorite fellow chocolate and coffee lovers, my mother-in-law. Of course I had to sneak a few for me just to test them. Both of us loved them! From the crispy flaky texture to the wonderful mocha flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They bake up quite easily, but I will warn you they are a bit delicate, so they may not package well for mailing if you were considering that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients for Mocha Viennese Swirls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There aren't any fancy ingredients in these cookies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- semisweet chocolate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- powdered sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- espresso powder (or instant coffee, espresso is stronger)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- cornstarch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- blanched almonds <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to Blanch Almonds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I had raw almonds instead of blanched. I could have used them instead, but the cookies do look better with the skin removed. Luckily it is so easy to do and only takes a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You will need a small pan of boiling water and a bowl of ice water. Put the almonds into the boiling water for 60 seconds, then drain the water and immediately pour the almonds into the ice water. After a few seconds the skin should just rub off the almonds. Set blanched almonds on a paper towel to dry, discard skins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Equipment for Viennese Swirls <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To make these cookies as pictured I used a star tip and a piping bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don't have them, you can use a thick zip to lock bag and cut little triangles into a corner like in this video<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Christmas Cookies Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
All week long we will be sharing delicious recipes that deserve a place on your cookie tray. Check out today's goodies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Yuletide Bliss Pinwheel Cookies<\/a> by A Day in the Life on the Farm<\/li>\n
- Hot Cocoa Candy Cane Cake Mix Cookies<\/a> by Blogghetti<\/li>\n
- Ginger's Cherry Chocolate Chip Sprinkle Cookies<\/a> by Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice<\/li>\n
- Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies<\/a> by Hezzi-D's Recipe Box<\/li>\n
- Chocolate Drizzled Ravioli Cookies <\/a> by Jolene's Recipe Journal<\/li>\n
- Orange Biscochos<\/a> by Karen's Kitchen Stories<\/li>\n
- Pecan Cookies<\/a> by Magical Ingredients<\/li>\n
- Baby Jesus Cookies<\/a> by Our Good Life<\/li>\n
- Maple Sugar Cookies<\/a> by Palatable Pastime<\/li>\n
- Mocha Viennese Swirls<\/a> by That Recipe<\/li>\n
- Peppermint Shortbread<\/a> by The Spiffy Cookie<\/li>\n\n\n
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<\/div>\n\nRecipe<\/h2>
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<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n - Yuletide Bliss Pinwheel Cookies<\/a> by A Day in the Life on the Farm<\/li>\n