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Brazilian Coffee Cookies

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"A gingersnap-like cookie with real coffee flavor."
Brazilian Coffee Cookies Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 23 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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Original recipe yield 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat the shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, egg, vanilla and milk until fluffy.
  3. Stir the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and instant coffee. Add to sugar mixture and mix thoroughly.
  4. Shape dough in 1 inch balls. If it's too soft, chill it for a while. Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten to 1/8 inch thickness with fork or glass dipped in sugar.
  5. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees CV) for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 8, 2002 by SHANMONSTER 
I've been making these cookies for years. They work best with the flavoured powdered instant... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 5, 2005 by JARRIE 
These are excellent, the review that said they have a subtle coffee taste is correct (I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 29, 2008 by bananatwin 
This was just okay for me. I think what really turned me off was the granules of instant... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 4, 2008 by Kaitlin 
I substituted butter for the shortening and they came out fine. I didn't have any trouble with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 7, 2003 by J9STARTLET 
cookies were not as strongly flavored as i had hoped they would be - still a nice, subtle... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 1, 2006 by CRAZY4SUSHI 
An easy to make cookie. Nothing over the top for me. Don't think I would make again. Kind of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 17, 2006 by FRAMBUESA 
I accidentally read the recipe wrong and put in only 2 teaspoons of coffee--Ooops! The coffee... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 23, 2008 by JStar 
These cookies were fabulous! I altered the recipe a bit to suit our tastes. I added a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 14, 2003 by GODGIFU 
Wonderful cookies, taste like a cappuccino. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 7, 2008 by cndrela53 
The batch I made came out salty. Next time I will omit the salt. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Brazilian Coffee Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 101

  • Total Fat: 3.2g
  • Cholesterol: 9mg
  • Sodium: 71mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 1.4g

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