Mocha Rolls

📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts Delightful vintage no-bake mocha rolls combining vanilla wafer crumbs, pecans, and soluble coffee. Coated in powdered sugar, they make a wonderfully sweet and aromatic treat.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
25 mins0 minsNone18 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 C.Vanilla wafer crumbsCrushed
1/4 C.PecansChopped
1/4 C.Powdered sugarPlus extra for rolling
1 tsp.Soluble coffeeInstant coffee granules
1 tbsp.Corn syrupNone
2 tbsp.WaterNone

Instructions

Step 1: Combining

  1. Roll wafers or crush them into 1 C. vanilla wafer crumbs. Combine the crumbs with 1/4 C. chopped pecans, 1/4 C. powdered sugar, and 1 tsp. soluble coffee.

Step 2: Shaping and Rolling

  1. Add 1 tbsp. corn syrup and 2 tbsp. water. For each measure, take 1 tbsp. of the mixture and shape into small rolls about 1 1/2” long until firm and cohesive.
  2. Roll each finished piece thoroughly in powdered sugar until evenly coated.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature with layers separated by wax paper for up to 5 days.


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