Biscotti al Caffè {Coffee Cookies}
Italians enjoy drinking coffee in the morning whether it is a homemade espresso or one had in the local bar – and it is always a moment of wellbeing. During a work break or after dinner, coffee makes simple moments during the day a real pleasure. And as an extra bonus, coffee has many virtues – it protects us from aging, soothes headaches and helps with digestion.
I love my coffee and these coffee flavoured cookies are the perfect accompaniement. Not a coffee drinker? With a cup of afternoon tea, a glass of cold milk, an after dinner wine or completely on their own, these bite size cookies are fantastic. I like to bake these in small wrappers-then I pack them in a pretty box or basket and give them as gifts!
- 1 Big Tablespoon instant coffee
- 1 Tablespoon of Kahlua or other coffee liquor
- 60 g (4 T) butter at room temperature
- 100 g (1/2 c) sugar
- 1 egg
- 180 g (1¼ c) flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- 1 pinch of salt
- Confectionary sugar for dusting
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee in the Kahlua.
- In another bowl, beat the sugar and egg until it comes together, about 2 minutes.
- Add the sifted flour, baking powder, nutmeg, salt and coffee/Kahlua mix and beat until combined to obtain a soft and homogeneous dough..
- With your hands work the dough into small balls about 3cm/1 ".
- Place directly on cookie sheets or in small wrappers.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 24 cookies.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Meet Laney Sachs
I’m not just enthusiastic about travel—I live travel, each and every day. From plotting out my clients’ next great escape, to logging airmiles on my own adventures (I always have a suitcase packed and at the ready!), travel drives me in everything I do.
I’ve learned a few things along the way, and I’d love to share them with you. Learn a bit more about my journey to founding my own travel agency—it involves quite a few glasses of Italian wine!
