Instructions

          1    cup butter

      3/4    cup powdered sugar

      1/2    teaspoon vanilla

          1    tablespoon instant coffee granules

    1 3/4    cups flour

          1    tablespoon butter

      1/2    ounce unsweetened chocolate

          1    cup powdered sugar

          2    tablespoons milk

In a mixing bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Combine coffee granules and flour and stir into the cream mixture. Mix well. Chill dough. Shape into ¾-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. While cookies are baking, melt 1 tablespoon butter and chocolate in pan over low heat, stirring to mix. Add 1 cup powdered sugar alternately with the milk. Beat until smooth. Frost cookies while still warm.