Ingredients

  • 2 14 cups unbleached flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened to room temperature (2 sticks)
  • 34 cup granulated sugar (white)
  • 34 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (NOT imitation)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 ounces chocolate-covered coffee beans, chopped small (use a clean coffee mill to chop)
  • 1 cup hazelnuts or 1 cup walnuts, chopped

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine the unbleached flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in small bowl.
  • Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large mixing bowl.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition; gradually beat in flour mixture.
  • Stir in chopped chocolate-covered espresso beans and hazelnuts.
  • Drop by rounded, buttered tablespoon onto parchment-lined aluminum baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until cookies are golden brown.
  • Let stand for 2 minutes then remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Yield is estimated.