Brazilian Coffee Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk flour, coffee powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together in a bowl.
3. Combine brown sugar, white sugar, shortening, egg, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually mix in flour mixture until thoroughly combined.
4. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Use a fork to flatten balls to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
5. Bake in the preheated oven, switching racks halfway through, until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven and transfer to wire racks to cool.