chocolate biscuits

Method

• step 1

  Sift together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, salt in a large bowl, and set aside

• step 2

  In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add the egg & yolk one at a time, then the vanilla, followed by the instant coffee.

• step 3

  Add the dry ingredients and mix until incorporated

• step 4

  Wrap with plastic wrap and cool in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.

• step 5

  Knead the dough slightly to help soften and avoid cracks when rolling. Place between 2 lightly floured sheets of parchment paper and roll into a 1/4-inch-thick rectangle.

• step 6

  Using a round cookie cutter, cut the dough into circles. Any scraps will have to be re-chilled before you can re-roll it

• step 7

  Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets and chill for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 325f/165c.

• step 8

  Bake the cookies until they are set (about 20 minutes) be sure not to let them get too dark or the cookie will become bitter.