Coffee Cookies

Step by step

1. 1

   In a small bowl, add the instant coffee, 2 tbsp of sugar and some water. Start whisking.

   
2. 2

   Keep adding water as needed until you get a very pale cream with all the instant coffee dissolved. (See the texture in detail in the video.)

   
3. 3

   In a bowl, add the room-temperature butter, the white sugar and the brown sugar. Beat until creamy.

   
4. 4

   Add vanilla extract, one egg, and the coffee mixture. Mix well.

   
5. 5

   Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda, preferably through a sifter. Beat again.

   
6. 6

   Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.

   
7. 7

   Coat the balls with brown sugar (optional).

   
8. 8

   Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 12 minutes.