Coffee and Walnut Cookies
Crunchy, nutty, coffee-infused cookies with the perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp instant coffee or espresso powder
- ½ cup finely chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and instant coffee.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts.
- Scoop dough into small balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Gently press each ball and sprinkle with ¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool slightly before devouring.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Cookie)
- Calories: ~170
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Cookie)
- Iron: 3%
- Magnesium: 2%
- Calcium: 2%
- Potassium: 2%
- Vitamin A: 3%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use dark roast coffee powder for a bolder kick.
- Toast the walnuts for extra depth of flavor.
- Store in an airtight container, but good luck making them last.