Note: Being from the Pacific NW coffee is a must. In fact there are Espresso stands every block. It is no surprise that we have come up with yet another way to enjoy our rainy day (translates to everyday) beverage.

• 15 chocolate wafer cookies
• 1/4 c instant espresso granuals
• 1-1/2 c sugar
• 1 - 5 oz. can evaporated milk
• 1/2 c butter
• 8 oz. vanilla chips
• 1 - 7 oz. jar of marshmellow cream
• 1/2 c chopped hazelnuts
• 1 t vanilla

Position knife blade in food processor. Add cookies and 2T espresso granuals until crumbs.

Line 9x13 pan with foil. Butter the foil.

Combine 2T espresso, sugar, butter, and milk in sauce pan. Cook over low heat until disolved. Bring to boil over medium heat. Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly, to soft ball stage.

Add vanilla chips, marshmellow cream, nuts, and vanilla. Fold in crumb / coffee mixture for speckled effect.

Spread in pan & cool.

Deb Grimm