Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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26
servings
150 g

Cake flour

sifted

50 g

Refined white sugar

sifted

25 g

Almond flour

10 g

Regular Ground Coffee Beans

ground

60 g

Vegetable oil

2 drops

Maple oil

2 tbsp

Powdered sugar

for decoration

1 pinch

Cinnamon powder

for decoration

Step 1
~3 min

Sift the cake flour and sugar into a bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Add the almond flour and mix thoroughly with a whisk until there are no lumps.

Step 3
~3 min

Add the ground coffee and continue mixing.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 4
~3 min

Add vegetable oil and maple oil (or vanilla oil) to taste.

Step 5
~3 min

Cut in and blend with your hand until the mixture is no longer floury.

Step 6
~3 min

Do not knead the dough.

Step 7
~3 min

Preheat the oven to 160C (325F).

Step 8
~3 min

Divide the dough into 25-28 equal-sized balls.

Step 9
~3 min

Arrange the dough balls on a baking pan lined with parchment paper.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 10
~3 min

Leave some space between each ball.

Step 11
~3 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 17-18 minutes, keeping an eye on them as baking times may vary.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 12
~3 min

Let the cookies cool completely on the baking pan after removing them from the oven, to avoid crumbling.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 13
~3 min

Once the cookies are completely cool, coat them with powdered sugar in a plastic bag.

Step 14
~3 min

Sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon powder for additional flavour.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer coffee flavor, use a higher quality coffee bean.

Experiment with different types of vegetable oils for varying textures.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Perfect for afternoon tea or dessert.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Chocolate shavings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Popular for gift-giving and snacking.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year

Occasion Tags

Holiday Baking
Tea Time
Gift Giving

Popularity Score

60/100

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