Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Espresso Cookies

Espresso Cookies

As some of you might know, I’ve just returned from my visit to Hong Kong, Macau, and Australia.  Yes, 3 countries in a short period of time, with 2 young kids.  You can imagine how crazy things can get.  Fortunately, it’s better than what I expected.  Phew….While we are still trying to over come the jet leg, these espresso cookies come to the rescue.  They are easy enough to prepare on a busy day (the day after I unpacked 6 suitcases and in between 10 loads of laundries).  I needed these cookies to keep me going!

Espresso Cookies

These espresso cookies are espresso-e, chocolaty and buttery.  The texture is soft and crumbly, like shortbreads.  If you are a coffee/espresso lover, you’ll definitely love these cookies.  Best of all, they’re super easy to make and my kids also helped out in rolling out the dough.  Just one warning, be careful not to finish the dough before baking!  As it’s an eggless recipe, feel free to taste the dough for quality control! hehehe  ;) 

Let me keep this post sweet and short.  I’ll post some pictures on my next post about the trip.  Stay tuned.

Espresso Cookies









Espresso Cookies:
Makes 20


1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Dutch cocoa
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
a pinch of kosher salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Heat oven to 350 F. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, espresso powder and salt; set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla together on medium-high until light and fluffy. Turn mixer on low, gradually beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture, scraping down sides of bowl if necessary.

Roll 2 tablespoons of dough between the palms of your hand to form a ball. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment or silpat; repeat with remaining batter, spacing cookies two inches apart. Using a dinner fork, press tines into dough. Bake cookies until just firm to the touch, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.


This Recipe is Linked to":
Foodie Friday
Friday Potluck
Sweets for Saturday
Friday Food
Melt in Your Mouth Monday

32 comments:

  1. These cookies look wonderful!! I want to dunk this in milk.......

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  2. Those look Awesome! My husband will love these!

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  3. These look like a great afternoon (or jet lag) pick-me-up. I can't wait to hear more about your trip, too!

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  4. @ Belinda: Thank you and yes, they are even more wonderful after a quick dunk in the milk! :)

    @ Chels: Let me know how he likes them. My hubby couldn't stop eating these cookies.

    @ ValleyWriter: LOL, yes, it's a lovely treat for jet lag. Will post my trip pictures and experience on my next post.

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  5. How wonderful that you got to go to all those places. It sounds like a lot of fun. Nothing like a delicious cookie to make everything even better.

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  6. They look fantastic! Thanks for sharing the recipe and for you comment on my blog ;-)

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  7. Mmm- these cookies look great! With only 1/2 cup of flour they will convert easily to gluten free for me too! I printed the recipe and can't wait to try them!

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  8. Yum! I love a good espresso, and these cookies look wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Oh boy, these looks so seducing! I guess you have to double up the recipe. :o) Hope you're enjoying your day, dear.
    Best regards,
    Kristy

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  10. Wow do those look amazing. Just right for me. Chocolate and espresso. Beautiful pictures!

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  11. These look and sound so good. I will have to try them:)

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  12. i came over from ekat's link party-- these look beyond good. my bf is OBSESSED with espresso, so i think i'll make these this weekend!

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  13. Ooh, love the deep dark color of these wonderful cookies. Love that they're egg-free too... my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe is also egg-free and I nibble the dough without guilt.

    Have a great weekend!

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  14. Espresso and Chocolate what a combination, that I can't resist. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you next week!

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  15. Hi! Saw these on Potluck Friday. They look wonderful. Espresso-e, chocolaty and buttery...these are things that make me happy.

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  16. Amazing pictures and wonderful recipe! I found you from ekat's kitchen potluck. If you get a moment, I'd love for you to swing by and share this on Momtrends:

    http://www.momtrends.com/2011/05/easy-chicken-pot-pie/

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  17. These look amazing! What a great little adult pick-me-up. :)

    ♥ sécia
    www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com

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  18. The cookies look beautiful! I love the small cracks on their surface and the recipe sounds delicious, too :) I really enjoy all your recipes!

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  19. Welcome back! Wow! I really admire you, travelling to three different countries with 2 young kids is really super!
    Fabulous looking cookies! Love the colour, I can see from your photo how delicious they are!

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  20. Welcome back....espresso and chocolate....YUM!!..and yummy clicks too.

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  21. These are GORGEOUS! I wish I had some for breakfast today -- breakfast can include cookies... right? Thanks for linking up with Friday Potluck!

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  22. Thank you everyone for your sweet comments. I truly enjoy reading them and appreciate you took the time to write one. Many of you commented on my blog a couple of days ago. Unfortunately, those comments were all gone because of the issues with Blogger! Sob sob....Let's just hope that will not happen again!

    @ Kitchen flavours: Thank you! Yes, it was unforgettable travelling with 2 young kids! ;)

    @ Erin: Of course breakfast includes cookies! You're speaking my language! LOL

    Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

    Amy

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  23. Your creations are always so well-made that my mouth always waters everytime I visit here...! These cookies look simply gorgeous!

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  24. They look perfect and I am tempted to make them as I just bought some espresso powder recently!

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  25. It's my day for a blog hop, I'd love it if you came over and shared one of your great recipes at savory sunday!! Have a great day :)

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  26. Wow.. They look outstanding !

    Following U :)

    Do visit me as time permits
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  27. MMM! The combination of these cookie's ingredients sound great! Your travels do sound amazing...look forward to seeing some of those photos when you get them posted. Good to hear that you had a safe trip and that you are caught up with all the laundry! (Whenever we get back from a little vacation or visit with our kids, it seems like we have tons of laundry too! ...and it is just the two of us! :o)

    Blessings & Aloha!

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  28. This is like a perfect world in one bite: chocolate and espresso. And they are so delectably looking. Decadent...yum!

    Maria
    Cocina Diary

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  29. I can picture myself biting into one of these right now! yummy! I'm bookmarking this recipe :)

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  30. These sound divine! Annnnd, I have everything to make a batch. This is me walking to the kitchen.....

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  31. @ Mindy: Thank you. Let me know how they turn out! :) Hope you like them as much as I do.

    Amy

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