These Chocolate Espresso Snowcaps are delightful Christmas cookies that combine rich chocolate flavor with a hint of espresso. They are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat to enjoy with coffee.
The recipe is simple and yields soft, chewy cookies that are rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy appearance, making them a festive addition to your holiday cookie platter.
Delicious Chocolate Espresso Snowcaps
This Chocolate Espresso Snowcaps recipe features a blend of cocoa powder and espresso, creating a rich and indulgent cookie. The cookies take about 30 minutes to prepare and bake, yielding approximately 24 cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and espresso powder, mixing until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat.
- Bake: Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
