Turkish Coffee and Cacao Nib Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup finely ground Turkish coffee
• 1/4 cup cacao nibs
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
3. Add the vanilla extract and egg and mix until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and Turkish coffee.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the cacao nibs and walnuts.
7. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
8. Allow to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Cacao nibs are roasted pieces of cocoa beans.
• Turkish coffee is a traditional method of making coffee that is brewed with finely ground coffee beans.
• This recipe is vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and dairy-free.