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This recipe is inspired by the traditional flavors of Mexican chocolate and adds a hint of coffee to create a superb treat. Mexican chocolate is a mixture of cocoa, sugar, cinnamon and other aromatic ingredients, such as vanilla or nutmeg, that produce a complex and outstanding flavor. Some native Mexican communities used to drink cacao beverages spiced with chilies. Both chocolate and coffee have a bitter flavor which is tempered by sugar. The amount of sugar must be just enough to offset the bitter taste, but it should not overwhelm the taste of the chocolate.
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Ingredients:
3 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
3 TB cocoa powder
1 TB instant coffee
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 TB vanilla extract
2 sticks of butter (1/2 lb)
3/4 cup almonds (finely chopped)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Preparation:
In a mixing bowl, place butter at room temperature with the sugar and cocoa powder. Mix until smooth.
Add the flour and other ingredients. Mix until the mixture has a sandy texture.
Mold the mixture into cookies and place on a baking sheet.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the cookies for 20 minutes.
