Introduction
Indulge your taste buds with the delightful combination of coffee and walnut in these scrumptious walnut mocha cookies. With a rich coffee flavor balanced by the crunch of walnuts, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re savoring them with a cup of coffee or sharing them with friends, these treats are sure to please.
Detailed Ingredients with measures
– All-purpose flour: 1 ¾ cups
– Unsweetened cocoa powder: ½ cup
– Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
– Salt: ½ teaspoon
– Butter (softened): ½ cup
– Granulated sugar: ½ cup
– Brown sugar: ½ cup
– Egg: 1 large
– Instant coffee granules: 1 tablespoon
– Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
– Walnuts (chopped): 1 cup
Prep Time
Preparation of these delicious cookies takes approximately 15 minutes, making it a quick and easy recipe for anyone looking to bake something special.
Cook Time, Total Time, Yield
Cook time for the walnut mocha cookies is around 10-12 minutes. In total, from prep to bake, you can expect to spend about 30 minutes. This recipe yields about 24 delicious cookies, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Detailed Directions and Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Baking Sheet
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature butter and brown sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat them together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Step 6: Fold in Walnuts and Coffee
Gently fold in chopped walnuts and instant coffee granules to the cookie dough.
Step 7: Scoop the Dough
Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Step 8: Bake the Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set but the centers may appear slightly soft.
Step 9: Cooling the Cookies
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10: Enjoy!
Once cooled, enjoy your delicious walnut mocha cookies with a cup of coffee or as a sweet treat!
Notes
Storage
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Variations
Feel free to substitute walnuts with other nuts, or add chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Egg Substitute
If you need an egg substitute, you can use a flax egg or applesauce for a vegan version.
First Bake Test
Always do a test bake with one or two cookies to check the time and doneness before baking the entire batch.
