Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 113 g Unsalted Butter
- 1 Large Egg
- 3 tbsp Espresso Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla bean paste
Dry Ingredients
- 100 g Granulated Sugar (caster sugar)
- 110 g Light Brown Sugar
- 180 g All-purpose Flour (plain flour)
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Salt
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Mix Sugars: Melt the unsalted butter in the microwave until completely liquid, then pour it into a mixing bowl with the granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Stir the mixture together until well combined and smooth.
- Prepare Espresso Paste: Add a splash of hot water to the espresso powder and mix thoroughly until it forms a smooth, concentrated coffee paste. Stir this paste into the butter and sugar mixture to evenly distribute the coffee flavor.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Crack in the large egg and add the vanilla bean paste. Stir the ingredients until the mixture is homogeneous and creamy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a soft cookie dough forms.
- Chill Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This step firms up the dough, making it easier to scoop and shape.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C), or 160°C if using a fan-assisted oven. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon, scoop walnut-sized portions of dough and roll them gently between your palms to form balls. Place the dough balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough room for them to spread during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to sit on the tray for at least 10 minutes to firm up before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and achieve a soft, chewy texture.
- Using espresso powder enhances the coffee flavor without adding extra liquid to the dough.
- Ensure cookies are spaced well apart on the baking sheet as they will spread slightly during baking.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before moving them to avoid breakage due to softness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
