Tender cookies with coffee
Tender cookies with an intense coffee flavor, perfect for enjoying during the holiday season. These delicious cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also an ideal gift for Santa Claus. The aroma of coffee perfectly blends with the citrus notes of lemon zest, creating a dessert that will bring a smile to anyone's face.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Number of servings: 20 cookies
Ingredients:
- 250 - 300 g flour (choose a good quality flour for the best results)
- 100 g sugar (or a natural sweetener if you want a healthier option)
- 2 eggs (make sure they are fresh)
- 100 ml oil (preferably sunflower or olive oil for a milder taste)
- Zest of one lemon (to ensure a fresh aroma of the dessert)
- 5 g baking powder (to give volume to the cookies)
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee (choose a high-quality coffee for an intense flavor)
- A pinch of salt (to enhance the flavors)
- Coffee beans for decoration (optional, but recommended for an elegant look)
Preparation:
1. Preparing the ingredients: Before starting, make sure you have all the ingredients at room temperature. This will help achieve a uniform texture. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Mixing the eggs: In a large bowl, add the two eggs along with the sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat them at medium speed until the mixture becomes a light yellow, airy, and fluffy foam. This is the key step to ensure fluffy cookies.
3. Adding the flavors: Add the lemon zest and a pinch of salt to the egg mixture. Then incorporate the instant coffee, mixing well to dissolve completely.
4. Incorporating the dry ingredients: Sift the flour together with the baking powder into another bowl. Add half of this mixture to the wet mixture, followed by half of the oil. Gently mix with a spatula or with the mixer on low speed until the ingredients are well combined. Repeat with the remaining flour and oil, being careful not to overmix, as this could develop the gluten, which might make the cookies tough.
5. Shaping the cookies: With wet hands, take a portion of the dough and form balls the size of walnuts. Place a coffee bean in the center of each ball and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between them as they will expand while baking.
6. Baking: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden around the edges. It is important not to leave them in the oven too long, as they will continue to bake after you take them out due to residual heat.
7. Cooling: After baking, let the cookies cool on a rack. Once they are completely cooled, you can store them in a metal box to keep them fresh.
Serving suggestions: These cookies pair perfectly with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a flavored tea. You can also give them as a holiday gift, beautifully packaged in a decorative box.
Possible variations: If you want to add a chocolate note, you can incorporate some small pieces of dark chocolate into the dough. Additionally, replacing some of the flour with almond flour can add an interesting flavor and texture.
Nutritional information: Each cookie contains approximately 90 calories. These cookies are rich in antioxidants due to the coffee and can provide an energy boost, while the lemon zest adds vitamin C.
Frequently asked questions:
- Can I use ground coffee instead of instant coffee? While it is recommended to use instant coffee for a fine texture, you can experiment with ground coffee, but it may slightly change the final texture.
- How can I keep the cookies fresh longer? Make sure to store them in an airtight container, away from moisture, to prevent rancidity.
These tender coffee cookies are not only a simple recipe but also a perfect opportunity to bring joy to loved ones. So, don't hesitate to prepare them and enjoy with pleasure!
Ingredients: 250 - 300 g flour, 100 g sugar, 2 eggs, 100 ml oil, grated zest of one lemon, 5 g baking powder, 2 tablespoons instant coffee, a pinch of salt, coffee beans for decoration.
