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Chocolate Espresso Cookies

These are decadent and a perfect treat for any true chocolate lover!

What you need

  1. 1/2 cup flour
  2. 1/4 cup dutch process cocoa
  3. 1 tsp baking powder
  4. 1/8 tsp salt
  5. 4 tsp instant espresso powder
  6. 1/4 cup butter
  7. 2/3 cup brown sugar
  8. 1 egg
  9. 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate
  10. 1 tbl milk
  11. 1/2 cup powdered sugar

How to make it

  1. In a double boiler over simmering water, melt bittersweet chocolate - set aside to cool slightly (if too hot will cook egg)
  2. Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt
  3. Add espresso powder and set aside
  4. Cream butter and brown sugar
  5. Add egg and combine well
  6. Stir in bittersweet chocolate
  7. Fold in dry ingredients and add milk - don't overmix
  8. Pour onto plastic wrap and spread into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle
  9. Wrap and freeze for 45 minutes
  10. Preheat oven to 350º
  11. Remove dough from freezer and break off 1 inch pieces
  12. Roll into a ball and roll in powdered sugar
  13. Place on cookie sheet leaving about 1-2 inches in between cookies
  14. Bake 12 - 15 minutes
  15. Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then remove to cooling rack

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