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Salty Brownie Espresso Cookies
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Salty Brownie Espresso Cookies

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Salty Brownie Espresso Cookies

So….with pre-school starting this week, I wanted a sweet treat that could be a delicious accompaniment to my dark roast coffee! I decided to make my version of a Salty Brownie Espresso Cookie. This cookie has such a rich chocolate flavor and a hint of Pink Himalayan salt which really makes it stand out as a nice treat. The recipe is simple and the cookies are delicious, BUT these cookies are not for children; I have to enjoy these while my little one is at school.

The espresso is a nice jolt to start your day or give you a quick pick-me-up in the afternoon. I like to enjoy these cookies with milk or a dark roast coffee to give me that extra kick of caffeine that I need. These cookies cook up flat because there is no baking powder in them. You will want to do these in small batches as that will allow the batter to spread out and have plenty of room to bloom into a nice size. The finishing salt will cut the sweetness by adding a nice salty flavor with each bite. Now, I hope you enjoy these cookies as much as I do!

Salty Brownie Espresso Cookies

SALTY BROWNIE ESPRESSO COOKIES

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz dark chocolate (I like Ghirardelli dark chocolate)
  • 6 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp instant espresso (I like Delallo espresso)
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pink Himalayan salt for finishing

Directions:

  • Melt chocolate, butter and espresso in a double broiler until mixed well and smooth. Set aside to cool.
  • In a small mixing bowl sift flour and baking soda together. Set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl whisk together eggs, sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Temper egg mixture into chocolate mixture slowly until combined.
  • Slowly add flour mixture to chocolate mixture until well combined.
  • Cover cookie batter and place in fridge for 1 hour. This will allow the batter to stiffen up a bit for better baking.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Prep cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a cookie scoop, scoop six cookies to a sheet. Keep in mind that these cookies will spread and be flat, so small batches and plenty of room between cookies is best.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool on tray for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack. Give each cookie a dash of Pink Himalayan salt for finishing.
  • Repeat two previous steps until there is no more cookie batter.
  • Enjoy!
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Like Grandma’s Oatmeal Cookies

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Like Grandma’s Oatmeal Cookies cooking on the cooking rack.

Who doesn’t LOVE a good cookie? Cookies happen to be one of my favorite sweet treats, because they can come in so many varieties. From sweet to salty, chewy to crunchy, chocolate chips to oatmeal…so many varieties…plus they are easy to grab and go! Cookies are the best treats in my opinion. Whether I am by myself in the kitchen or with my family I always have a fun time making cookies. Cookies always take me back to past times and allows me to reflect on the old days…that’s why I want to share my Like Grandma’s Oatmeal Cookie recipe with you!

My Nanny’s mixing bowl.

I have a special bowl that I use when I am baking for my family, because baking to me is a way to remember those who have since passed on. My Nanny’s bowl is my FAVORITE mixing bowl. I remember so many delicious meals and baked treats that she would mix together in this very bowl. I like the tradition of baking and I want to pass this one recipe on to my daughter along with this mixing bowl.

Like Grandma’s Oatmeal Cookies

This recipe is easy and delicious…plus once you get started your house will smell amazing! This recipe makes roughly 40 cookies, so be sure to store in an airtight container after they have cooled completely. These cookies should last a week if stored properly, but we’ve never made it past a couple of days! I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family and I do!

Like Grandma’s Oatmeal Cookies with a glass of milk.

Like Grandma’s Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups quick cooking oats

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and lime baking tray with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl; cream butter with white and brown sugar. Add extract and eggs until well blended.
  • Using a sifter; sift flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon into wet mixture and mix well.
  • Mix in oats.
  • Use a small cookie scoop and drop cookie dough about 2 inches apart on the lined baking pan.
  • Flatten each cookie slightly.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool on pan for 5 minutes then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Enjoy with a tall glass of milk!
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container or cookie jar.

This recipe makes roughly 40 small cookies.