Mocha Orange Wafers

 

Yield:

Makes about 24-30 cookies

Ingredients

1. 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2. 2/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
3. 1 1/2 tsp. finely ground espresso
4. 1 tsp. salt
5. 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
6. 1 cup confectioners' sugar
7. 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
8. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
9. Coarse sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Directions

1. Beat together butter, confectioners' sugar, orange zest, and vanilla in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour, cocoa, salt, and espresso until just combined.
2. Transfer dough to a 12-by-16-inch piece of plastic wrap; shape into a log. Roll the wrap around the log, and twist the ends. Chill at least ½ an hour to overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut log into 1/4-inch-thick slices; transfer to baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Brush tops with water; sprinkle with sanding sugar.
4. Bake until set, 9-11 minutes.

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