Cookies senza burro: Delicious Italian Butter-Free Cookies

Discover how to make delicious Italian butter-free cookies with a hint of coffee.

Cookies senza burro

Many people are looking for alternatives to butter in cooking, especially in desserts. That’s why we created this recipe for cookies senza burro! These butter-free cookies are just as crunchy and chocolatey as classic American cookies, with an extra kick from the delightful coffee aroma, making them perfect for breakfast. For a kid-friendly version, you can replace the coffee with an equal amount of milk, possibly mixed with a bit of cocoa!

Unlike butter-free shortcrust pastry, this dough doesn’t require resting time, making it easy and quick to prepare, perfect for a last-minute snack. Easy and delicious, these butter-free cookies are just as good as traditional ones, and you’ll want to enjoy them every morning… and beyond!

Discover these delicious butter-free cookie variations:

  • Chocolate butter-free cookies
  • Lemon butter-free cookies
  • Apple butter-free cookies
  • Whole grain butter-free cookies
  • Yogurt cookies
  • Rustic lactose-free cookies
  • Olive oil cookies

Ingredients

  • 200g all-purpose flour
  • 100g sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 60ml vegetable oil
  • 50ml brewed coffee (or milk for kids)
  • 100g dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a bowl, mix the egg and sugar until smooth.
  3. Add vegetable oil and coffee, and mix well.
  4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring continuously.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Using a spoon, place small portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
  9. Let them cool before serving.

Total Time: 20 min

Cuisine: Italian

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