Italian Coffee Cookies Homemade Treat
Crunchy Italian cookies infused with rich coffee flavor, perfect for pairing with your favorite espresso.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter softened: 1/2 cup
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
- Egg: 1 large
- Instant coffee: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 1 3/4 cups
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar using an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and instant coffee. Mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients.
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Let cookies cool on a rack before devouring with your coffee.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- For an extra boost, drizzle with melted dark chocolate.
- Want a stronger coffee flavor? Add a teaspoon of espresso powder