Coffee Cookies Caffeine Dream (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 113g Butter (1 stick)
02 - 100g White Sugar (½ cup)
03 - 110g Light Brown Sugar (½ cup)
04 - 1 Egg
05 - 3 tablespoons Espresso Powder
06 - 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
07 - 187g All-purpose Flour (1 ½ cups)
08 - ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
09 - ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
10 - ½ teaspoon Salt

# Instructions:

01 - Melt the butter in the microwave, then pour into a bowl with the white and light brown sugar and mix thoroughly until combined.
02 - Add a splash of hot water to the espresso powder and stir to form a smooth paste. Add this to the butter and sugar mixture and combine well.
03 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until fully combined.
04 - Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir together until a soft dough forms.
05 - Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle and scoop.
06 - Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
07 - Scoop walnut-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls using your hands. Place them on the baking sheet ensuring proper spacing to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake the cookies for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

# Notes:

01 - Bake cookies in batches if necessary. Using multiple baking sheets can help streamline the process.