Chocolate Chip Cappuccino Cookies

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 1/2 cups of plain flour (all-purpose flour)

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted

1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon instant coffee powder

2 teaspoons finely ground coffee

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup  cubed unsalted butter at room temperature

1 1/2 cups caster sugar (granulated sugar)

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 large eggs

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1.  Place the flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee powder, cinnamon, finely ground coffee, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a medium size bowl, stir to combine.

2.  In a large bowl using an electric mixer beat the butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3.  Beat in the vanilla and then eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4.  Add the flour mix and mix until just combined.  Fold in the chocolate chips.

5.  Lightly grease and flour baking sheets.

6.  Place heaping tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets, leaving about 8 cm (3 inches) space between dough.

7.  Bake in preheated oven for about 12 minutes or until the cookies are slightly firm to the touch.

8.  Leave to cool completely on the tray as they will be soft while warm.