Brazilian Coffee Cookies
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Description
A gingersnap-like cookie with real coffee flavor.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup shortening
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
Directions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. Beat the shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, egg, vanilla and milk until fluffy.
- 3. Stir the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and instant coffee. Add to sugar mixture and mix thoroughly.
- 4. Shape dough in 1 inch balls. If it's too soft, chill it for a while. Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten to 1/8 inch thickness with fork or glass dipped in sugar.
- 5. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees CV) for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 dozen
calories: 101.2 kcal
carbohydrates: 16.8 g
protein: 1.4 g
saturated fat: 0.8 g
cholesterol: 7.8 mg
sodium: 71.4 mg
fiber: 0.3 g
sugar: 8.7 g