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Chocolate Espresso Cookies

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These Chocolate Espresso Cookies are a delightful treat combining rich cocoa with espresso for a complex flavor, perfect for coffee lovers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 and 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or nondairy)

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons espresso powder, baking powder, and salt. Set this bowl aside while you cream the butter and sugar.
  2. Cream butter and sugar. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until creamy and pale, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add egg and vanilla. Add the large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Mix in dry ingredients. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix just until a soft dough forms.
  5. Preheat oven and prepare sheets. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Shape the cookies. Roll dough into balls and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake and cool. Bake the cookies for 11 to 13 minutes until the edges are set. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet.
  8. Make the glaze. Dissolve 1 teaspoon espresso powder in 2 tablespoons warm water. Whisk with confectioners’ sugar and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth.
  9. Glaze the cookies. Dip or brush the cooled cookies with the glaze and set them on a rack until the glaze firms.

Notes

Chill the dough for best results to prevent spreading. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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