Brazilian Coffee Cookies

These Brazilian cookies are like gingersnaps but with real coffee flavor.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 48

Ingredients

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

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk flour, coffee powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together in a bowl.
3. Combine brown sugar, white sugar, shortening, egg, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually mix in flour mixture until thoroughly combined.
4. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Use a fork to flatten balls to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
5. Bake in the preheated oven, switching racks halfway through, until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven and transfer to wire racks to cool.