Chocolate Coffee Food

COFFEE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES

Steps:

• For the cookies: Melt 1 stick of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Let it bubble up for 3 to 4 minutes, swirling the pan to keep the butter moving around. When the butter is a medium golden brown, remove the pan from the heat (the butter will continue browning in the pan over the next 30 seconds or so). Pour the butter and any solids in the bottom of the pan into a heatproof bowl and allow it to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Beat the remaining stick of butter, the brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and beat in the eggs and vanilla until smooth, scraping down the bowl if necessary to make sure everything is incorporated.
• With the mixer on medium-low speed, slowly drizzle in the cooled browned butter and mix until combined, about 1 minute.
• In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, instant coffee, baking soda and salt. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the dough and beat until totally incorporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chocolate chunks and pecans, if using, with a wooden spoon.
• Preheat the oven to 375˚ and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared pans, about 2 inches apart. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes. Bake the cookies until golden brown, 9 to 10 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then remove to a rack to cool completely.
• For the glaze: Combine the white chocolate chips and oil in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted. Stir in the vanilla. Pour the white chocolate into a resealable plastic bag and snip off a corner. Drizzle over the cookies. Let set 15 minutes.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COFFEE CAKE

Steps:

• Combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl and mix to combine. Add the butter and mix thoroughly with your fingers or a fork until all of the butter has been evenly distributed and incorporated into the flour. Form into small to medium clumps with your fingers.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch square cake pan.
• Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
• Beat the butter and granulated sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour, beating until just incorporated.
• Spoon half of the cake batter (it will be very thick) into the prepared pan and smooth with an offset spatula. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Spoon the remaining cake batter on top and smooth the top. Sprinkle on the crumb topping.
• Bake until the cake and topping are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool in the pan 20 minutes, then invert onto a plate and then re-invert onto a rack to cool completely.

EASY CHOCOLATE COFFEE FUDGE

Steps:

• Pour the condensed milk into a microwave-proof bowl or jug with the coffee granules. Stir and leave for about 30 minutes for coffee to start to dissolve.
• Prepare a tray by lining it with parchment paper. (If you are making a half can of condensed milk batch of fudge, a regular takeaway tray is the ideal size! If making a larger batch, either use two trays, or a 7-8" (18-20 cm) square pan.)
• Break up the chocolate and put it on top of the milk. Put it in the microwave on half power for 30 second bursts, stirring well between heating, until the chocolate is melted into the milk. The time taken will vary according to the power of your microwave. Go slowly, as you only want to melt the chocolate, not boil the mixture.
• Give the mixture a good stir until smooth.
• Pour the fudge into the prepared tray, and smooth the top. Allow to cool. Place in the fridge for at least four hours to set.
• Cut into squares; store the fudge in a covered container in the fridge.

CHOCOLATE COFFEE COOKIES

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°.
• Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
• Prepare/grease a large cookie sheet.
• Cream sugars with butter and shortening (about 2 minutes).
• Beat in egg and maple extract.
• In a bowl, sift dry ingredients, and add to the creamed mixture; beat until combined.
• Add in the chocolate chips and nuts.
• Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes (don't overbake!).
• Cool and remove to a wire rack.

COFFEE-CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, milk, coffee, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. , Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Add milk until frosting reaches desired consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

CHOCOLATE COFFEE SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, espresso powder, baking powder and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to blend the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like damp sand with some larger pea-sized pieces of butter throughout.
• Make a well in the center of the flour and butter mixture. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the chopped espresso beans, if using, for garnish and sprinkle the remainder around the edge of the flour well. In a small bowl, whisk together the cream, egg and vanilla. Pour the liquid ingredients into the well in the center of the flour mixture. Pour in the melted chocolate. Stir just until all the ingredients are moistened and dough begins to come together; it's okay if the mixture has some light and dark streaks. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and gently pat it together into a round about 7 inches in diameter and 3/4 inch thick. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 equal triangular slices. Sprinkle turbinado sugar over the top of the dough and press gently to adhere.
• Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the scones are slightly firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into one comes out clean (a few small crumbs clinging to the toothpick are okay), 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Meanwhile, for serving, beat the mascarpone, granulated sugar and heavy cream with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Serve the scones with a dollop of the mascarpone cream and a sprinkle of reserved espresso beans.

CHOCOLATE COFFEE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Melt chocolate over very low heat and let cool slightly.
• Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to boil, stirring,until sugar is dissolved.
• Beat eggs on medium speed and gradually add chocolate into eggs; stir in liqueur and coffee granules.
• While beating at medium speed, slowly pour hot sugar syrup in a thin stream over egg mixture and beat until well blended.
• Fold in the whipped cream- takes some time to incorporate.
• Chill, covered, for at least two hours or overnight.
• Spoon into 4 parfait dishes.
• Add additional whipped cream (and toasted almonds if desired).

CHOCOLATE & COFFEE TRUFFLE POTS

Steps:

• Break the chocolate into small chunks and tip into a bowl with the coffee and alcohol. Bring 250ml of the cream to the boil, then pour over the chocolate mixture and stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Divide the mix between 6 coffee cups and leave to set overnight in the fridge.
• To serve, whip the remaining cream with the sugar until just set. Spoon the cream onto the chocolate pots and serve dusted with cocoa powder so each cup looks like a cappuccino.

MOCHA COFFEE

Steps:

• Pour hot coffee into a mug. Stir in cocoa, sugar and milk.

CHOCOLATE COFFEE

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, whisk the sugar, cocoa and water until smooth. Cook and whisk over medium-low heat until mixture forms soft peaks when whisk is lifted and resembles thick hot fudge sauce, about 35 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and salt. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Beat the chocolate mixture. Add 2 cups whipped cream; mix well. Fold in remaining whipped cream. For each serving, place about 1/2 cup chocolate cream in 2/3 cup coffee or milk; stir to blend.