Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 1/2 cups butter (divided use)
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instruction

  • Melt 1/2 cup butter in a small saucepan on stove or microwave. Add cocoa powder and espresso powder to form a paste. Set aside.
  • Beat remaining butter and sugar for one minute until light and fluffy. Beat in cooled cocoa mixture until combined.
  • Add egg and vanilla and beat for another 30 seconds.
  • Add flour in 3 equal parts, incorporating each before adding the next. Roll the dough into a 2 inch diameter cylinder, wrap in parchment paper and chill for at least one hour.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Slice cookie dough in 1/4 inch thick slices. Place circles on cookie sheet about an inch apart.
  • Bake until cookies are set about 10-12 minutes. Let sit on baking sheet for 3 minutes then move to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Melt chocolate and coconut oil and drizzle over the cookies. Let harden before serving.