Description
Whipping up these coffee cookies transports your taste buds straight to a cozy café corner. Crisp edges, rich espresso flavor, and a delicate crunch make these treats perfect with your afternoon coffee break.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 12 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 12 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 14 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-Ins:
- 12 cup powdered sugar
- 12 cup dark or white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon brewed espresso
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Whisk 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder together in a spacious mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Pour ½ cup vegetable oil, crack in 2 large eggs, and add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture appears silky and uniform.
- In a separate container, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until completely incorporated.
- Seal the dough and refrigerate for minimum 1 hour, ensuring the mixture becomes sufficiently firm for shaping.
- Heat your oven to 350°F and arrange parchment paper across two baking sheets.
- Measure 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a compact sphere, and generously coat with ½ cup powdered sugar.
- Arrange cookie spheres across baking sheets, maintaining 2-inch intervals between each piece.
- Bake for precisely 10-12 minutes, watching for crinkled surfaces and set edges.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.
- Optional: Sprinkle ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts over warm cookies for extra texture.
Notes
- Espresso powder intensifies the coffee flavor, so choose a high-quality brand for the best taste.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing spread and creating a fudgy, crackly cookie texture.
- Roll the cookie balls generously in powdered sugar for a beautiful crinkle effect and sweet exterior.
- For a dairy-free version, swap the eggs with flax eggs and use neutral vegetable oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg