Why cacao nibs? Cacao contains a naturally rich supply of antioxidants and is an excellent source of dietary fiber. It is also known to be one of the highest dietary sources of magnesium and possesses many other essential minerals in significant quantities. The bitter taste is very attractive, too.
I love chocolate and coffee... When I bite into it, the chocolate and coffee flavors blend perfectly and make me happy.
Ingredients
400 g flour
90 g confectioners sugar
1 g salt
2 t coffee extract
3 sticks butter (room temperature)
700 g dark chocolate chips or Trader Joe's Pound Plus 72%,chopped
300 g cacao nibs (from Whole Foods)
2 shots espresso (decaf organic espresso bel canto from Whole Foods)
Directions
Mix butter and confectioners sugar in a bowl.
Add salt and coffee extract and mix. Add espresso and mix.
Add flour and mix.
Finally, add dark chocolate and mix.
Form dough into a 2-inch-round log - wrap tightly in plastic and freeze until firm (2 hours or more)
Preheat oven to 320 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Cut the dough into 1/3-inch-thick-slices.
Bake until cookies are golden brown, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cookies cool 5 minutes on sheet.
These are delicious, flavorful cookies. It will make you feel better when the coffee aroma spreads throughout the house.
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