Coffee-flavored biscuits

Coffee-Flavored Cookies – An Unexpected Delicacy

Who doesn't love to enjoy a warm, crunchy cookie accompanied by a cup of coffee? This coffee-flavored cookie recipe was born from a happy accident when a mistake in choosing the essence turned into a delicious discovery. Instead of rum essence, I added coffee essence, and the result was so good that it deserved to be shared. Get ready to discover how to turn a simple mistake into a cookie recipe that will delight your taste buds!

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooling time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 30 minutes
Total: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Number of servings: Approximately 20 cookies

Ingredients:
- 250 g margarine (one package)
- 250 g sugar (about one cup)
- 2 eggs
- Flour (as needed, usually about 400 g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (about 10 g)
- 1 teaspoon coffee essence

Step 1: Preparing the cookie base
Start by gathering all the ingredients you will use. It is important to have everything at hand to make your work easier. In a large bowl, place the margarine at room temperature. Use a mixer or spatula to cream the margarine with the sugar. Your mission is to achieve a fluffy paste, with the sugar well dissolved. This step is essential for getting fluffy and delicious cookies.

Step 2: Adding the eggs
Add the two eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. The eggs serve to bind the ingredients, and this combination will give a pleasant texture to your cookies.

Step 3: Combining the dry ingredients
In another bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder. The baking powder will help the cookies rise and become fluffy. Add the flour mixture to the margarine and egg mixture, stirring gently until you achieve a homogeneous composition. It is important not to overmix to avoid developing the gluten in the flour, which would make the cookies less tender.

Step 4: Coffee flavor
Now, add the coffee essence. Here you can let your imagination run wild! If you are a coffee lover, you can add a little more essence or even try using instant coffee. This will intensify the flavor and make the cookies even more delicious.

Step 5: Chilling the dough
After obtaining a homogeneous mixture, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This step is important as it will help firm up the dough, making it easier to shape the cookies.

Step 6: Shaping the cookies
After the dough has chilled, remove it and place it on a floured surface. Roll out the dough using a rolling pin until you achieve a thickness of about 0.5 cm. Use cookie cutters or simply a knife to cut cookies into various shapes. The smaller the shapes, the more evenly and quickly the cookies will bake.

Step 7: Baking
Place the cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Make sure to leave enough space between them as they will expand during baking. Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake the cookies for 25-30 minutes or until they turn golden at the edges. A trick to check if they are done is to observe them; if they easily detach from the parchment paper, they are well baked.

Step 8: Cooling and serving
After removing them from the oven, let them cool on a wire rack. The cookies will become crunchy as they cool. These delicacies are perfect to be served alongside a cup of warm milk or even a well-brewed coffee.

Useful tips:
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate for a different taste and texture.
- If you prefer softer cookies, reduce the baking time by a few minutes.
- The cookies can be stored in an airtight container for a few days, maintaining their flavor and texture.

Approximate nutritional information (per cookie):
- Calories: 80-100 kcal
- Fat: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g

Frequently asked questions:
1. Can I replace margarine with butter?
Yes, you can use butter, but the cookies will have a different taste and texture.

2. How can I make them less sweet?
You can reduce the sugar amount by 50 g and add a little more coffee essence to compensate.

3. Can I use another type of essence?
Absolutely! You can experiment with vanilla or almond essences for a different flavor.

Now you are ready to try this coffee-flavored cookie recipe, which is sure to become your favorite. Whether you serve them on a quiet afternoon or at a party with friends, these cookies will impress everyone. Enjoy every bite and savor the moment!