Almond-coffee walnuts

2/3 c  almond paste, room
           -temperature
      2 tb Coffee liqueur
      1 ts Instant coffee powder (not
           -granules)
     72    Walnut halves
      8 oz Semisweet chocolate, melted
 
  1.   Mix the almond paste, coffee liqueur and coffee powder until
  smooth.
  
  2.   Spread 1/2 tsp of the mixture on the flat side of a walnut half
  and top with another walnut half, forming a sandwich. Rep,eat with the
  remaining almond paste and walnuts.
  
  3.   Line a large baking sheet with wax paper.  Dip one end of the
  walnut in the melted chocolate and set on the baking sheet.  Repeats
  with the remaining filled walnuts walnuts and chocolate.  Refrigerate
  until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.  Cover with plastic
  wrap and store in refrigeration.