Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, and instant coffee.
In another bowl, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Add egg and vanilla; mix until combined.
Stir in dry ingredients just until blended, then fold in chocolate chips.
Scoop 1½ tbsp portions onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
3. Classic Butter Cookies
Makes: about 24 cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract (or almond extract for variation)
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
