Espresso Cookies
Cookie ingredients:
1 1/2 c. unsalted butter
1 c. plus 1 T. white sugar
5 T. + 1 t. The Tasteful Olive Espresso dark balsamic vinegar
1 large egg
1 T. + 1 t. The Tasteful Olive Roasted Walnut gourmet oil
2 2/3 c. all-purpose flour
2 t. baking soda
1 t. ground cinnamon
1 t. salt
Frosting ingredients:
2 2/3 c. powdered sugar
1 c. Espresso Balsamic, reduced to ½ cup (simmer in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 min. then cool)
Mix butter, sugar, balsamic, egg, and walnut oil with hand mixer until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt then add to wet ingredients, mixing to combine. Form portions into a ball and bake for 11-15 minutes until done. For the frosting, combine the powdered sugar with the espresso balsamic then ice cookies!
Author: Chef Brian Blackman
