These bad boys are the sort of cocktail snack that your Grandma would make – that is – if your Grandma added espresso power for some major depth in flavor and a pinch of cayenne spice for a hint of heat. If this describes your Grandma, I would love to meet her and talk cocktail snacks.

ABOUT LILLIE: A self-taught baker with a serious sweet tooth, Lillie Auld has been whipping up treats since the age of 10. She writes butter me up, Brooklyn! – a baking blog chronicling the creative and sharable treats that make it out of her tiny kitchen.

Follow her at @buttermeupbk or at www.buttermeupbrooklyn.com.

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