Vietnamese Coffee Cookies

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk (for base dough)
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
• 1.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp milk powder (for condensed milk dough)
• 1 tbsp sweetened condensed milk (for condensed milk dough)
• 2 tbsp instant espresso powder (for coffee dough)
• 0.5 tbsp hot water (up to 1 tbsp)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Add the 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk, the large egg yolk, and the vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

4. 4

   Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a base dough forms.

5. 5

   Divide the base dough into two equal portions.

6. 6

   To create the Condensed Milk Dough: In one portion of the dough, add the milk powder and 1 tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk. Knead or mix until fully incorporated.

7. 7

   To create the Vietnamese Coffee Dough: In a small bowl, dissolve the instant espresso powder in 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of hot water to create a thick paste. Add this paste to the second portion of the base dough and mix until the color is uniform.

8. 8

   Gently marble the two doughs together by swirling them or stacking and lightly pressing, being careful not to over-mix so the distinct colors remain.

9. 9

   Scoop the dough into 5-6 large balls (or 12 small ones) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

10. 10

    Bake in a preheated oven (typically 350°F/175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set. Allow to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Makes approximately 5-6 large cookies or 12 small cookies. The recipe involves splitting a base dough into two flavors to create a marbled effect.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cookies
• baking
• coffee
• vietnamese coffee
• sweetened condensed milk