Sunday, December 1, 2013

Breakfast Cookies

I enjoy just a little something uncomplicated and euro-like with coffee first thing in the day.  

I don't like sweet cookies in the morning. These however, are a satisfying shortbread style cookies. 

Preheat oven to 325








Mix these item together with a fork in the bottom of a glass 8 x 8" pan.

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
3/4 cup powdered sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract



Add
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

With a sandwich baggie over the hand, press the dough evenly.  Using a sharp knife, score through the dough into squares.  

Bake just until the dough is set and beginning to color, about 25-30 minutes.


Let cool a few moments, then retrace the scored lines with the tip of the knife while still warm.  Cool.  With a fork gently slide the flat side under and remove each one carefully.