Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Espresso Cookies


These cookies were outrageously delicious. Very flavorful with a texture like a shortbread. And, of course, coffee is my favorite!

Espresso Cookies


1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
1 T. ground espresso (no substitutes)
1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened (no substitutes)
3/4 c. powdered sugar
1 t. vanilla
fancy sugar for topping
  1. Heat oven to 350˚.
  2. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Sift flour, cocoa, and espresso together; set aside.
  4. In large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Mix in vanilla.
  5. Gradually stir in dry ingredients. Mix well by hand.
  6. Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball. Place on lined cookie sheet. Repeat to use all dough.
  7. With the bottom of a glass, press dough balls into flat discs. (NOTE: it helps if you use piece of parchment paper to keep it from sticking.)
  8. Sprinkle each cookie with fancy sugar.
  9. Bake at 350˚ for 12-14 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE!

the sugar I used to top them:




p.s.
Be sure you have these with a glass of milk!

3 comments:

Unknown said...

These are totally up my alley! I can see myself getting addicted to them. Just found you via halfhourmeals!

Lauren @CoffeeMuffins said...

I love coffee flavoured things, and your cookies look amazing! Love the fancy sugar!

Bob said...

Those sounds awesome, I love coffee flavored stuff.