Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour,
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp instant coffee granules
1 tbsp hot water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Set the oven’s temperature to 350°F or 175°C. Use parchment paper to line a baking sheet.
Prepare Coffee Mixture: Dissolve the instant coffee granules in hot water and set aside to cool.
Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a big bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until frothy and light.
Add Egg and Coffee: Beat in the egg, dissolved coffee and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder and salt in a separate basin.
Mix Together: Stirring until just incorporated, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
Shape Biscuits: Using a tablespoon-sized amount of dough, place them about two inches apart on the baking sheet that has been prepared.
Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown, in a preheated oven.
Cool: Let the biscuits cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then move them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Serve: Savour your coffee biscuits while sipping coffee or tea!
These coffee biscuits are the ideal evening snack because they are simple to prepare and have a delicious coffee flavor.
Coffee biscuits, a tasty delicacy consumed with coffee, have many health benefits due to their components.
Coffee contains antioxidants including chlorogenic acid, which can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. Antioxidants may be present in biscuits made with coffee. Caffeine may be present in coffee cookies if they contain coffee or coffee extract. Caffeine boosts energy, alertness and focus. The caffeine in coffee can enhance mood by stimulating the release of neurotransmitters including dopamine and serotonin, potentially reducing the risk of depression. Coffee cookies may contain nutritious components such as whole grains, nuts or dried fruits, depending on the recipe. Nuts give healthful fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals, while whole grains provide fiber. Biscuits with whole grains or additional fiber can improve digestive health by facilitating regular bowel motions and supporting a healthy gut microbiota. The caffeine and carbs in coffee cookies can boost mental alertness and cognitive performance by providing a rapid energy source. Regular, moderate coffee drinking may lower the risk of some diseases, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and several cancers. Adding coffee to the diet in various forms may provide these benefits, even though biscuits may not have as many healthy components as coffee.
Due to their sugar and calorie content, coffee biscuits should be eaten in moderation. Whole food recipes and products with minimum added sugars and healthy fats are the healthiest.