Seashells Irish Coffee Balls Recipes

IRISH COFFEE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, pecans and 1 cup of sugar.
• Dissolve coffee granules in the Irish Whiskey in a small cup.
• Add the coffee/whiskey mixture and the corn syrup to the dry ingredients, mixing until blended.
• Shape mixture into 1-inch balls and roll in the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar.
• Store in an air tight container.

VIENNESE COFFEE BALLS (NO BAKE)

Steps:

• Combine crushed cookies, the 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, the nuts, cocoa powder, coffee crystals and cinnamon.
• Add brewed espresso, coffee or water, using just enough to moisten.
• Form mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls.
• Roll balls generously in the 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar.
• Place balls on a sheet of waxed paper; let stand until dry (about 1 hour).
• Before serving, roll balls again in confectioners' sugar, if desired.
• To store: Place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover.
• Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

RICH GUINNESS CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Butter 8-inch round cake pan. Line with parchment or wax paper. Butter paper.
• Bring stout and butter to a simmer in heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add cocoa; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly.
• Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in large bowl to blend; set aside.
• Beat egg, yolk and sour cream with electric mixer in another large bowl to blend. Add stout-chocolate mixture to egg mixture, and beat just to combine.
• Add flour mixture and beat 30 seconds on slowest speed. Fold batter using rubber spatula until completely combined; pour into prepared pan.
• Bake about 50 to 55 minutes, or until tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Transfer to rack; cool.
• Once it is cool, prepare syrup (can use my recipe of Guinness syrup). Cut a piece of the cake, put in a glass, add some ice cream and drizzle the warm syrup on top. Enjoy!