Spiced Cocoa Cookies
Soft and aromatic spiced cookies infused with cocoa, dark rum, coffee, and cinnamon, coated in cocoa powder for a rich and warming treat perfect for cozy moments.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes plus chilling
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 120 g softened unsalted butter
- 130 g brown sugar
- 80 g light molasses or mild honey
- 1 egg (grade C1)
- 330 g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons dark rum
- 30 g ground coffee beans
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 50 g natural cocoa powder
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and molasses (or honey) until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg until fully combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ground coffee, cinnamon, and cocoa powder in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Stir in dark rum until dough comes together.
- Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll dough into small balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until set but still soft in the center.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly, then dust with cocoa powder.
- Enjoy with tea or coffee.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for texture and flavor development.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft inside.
- Dust with cocoa powder while cookies are still warm for best coating.
- Use fresh ground coffee for optimal aroma.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 14 g
- Sodium: Approx. 90 mg
- Fat: Approx. 10 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30 g
- Fiber: Approx. 2 g
- Protein: Approx. 3 g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 35 mg
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