Brownie Drops

Brownie Drops 1/2 cup butter 3 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee powder 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Melt the butter and chocolate together over a gentle heat and stir often to avoid burning. Pour into a mixing bowl and stir in the sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in the vanilla and coffee powder. Fold in the flour thoroughly and then the nuts. Refrigerate the dough for 2-4 hours or even overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls on vegetable oil sprayed baking sheets or baking sheets linee with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes our until cookies spring back when touched. Remove to a cooling rack. Ideas . . . A drizzle of chocolate icing will make them more festive.