Brazilian Coffee Cookies

A gingersnap-like cookie with real coffee flavor.

• Calories: 101 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
• ⅓ cup shortening

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Beat the shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, egg, vanilla and milk until fluffy.

Step 3

Stir the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and instant coffee. Add to sugar mixture and mix thoroughly.

Step 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.

Step 5

Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees CV) for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.