From the Cook
From the Cook
From the Cook
From the Cook
From the Cook
1/6
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Adjust the rack to the middle position. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, table salt, cinnamon, and cardamom. Set aside.
3
In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of white sugar until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and instant coffee until thoroughly mixed.
4
Add the flour mixture in two batches just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing or you will end up with tough cookies. At this point, you can cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 1 hour or up to two days to let the flavor and color develop. This is totally optional!
5
Roll the dough into 1 1/2-2 Tablespoon balls.*** Roll each dough ball in the remaining 1/4 cup of white sugar. Place 6 balls on each sheet pan, leaving 3-4 inches between each ball (they will spread out quite a bit).
6
Bake the cookies for about 7 minutes, until the cookies are puffy in the center. Using oven mitts, grip the sides of the sheet pan and give the sheet pan a few firm taps against the oven rack until the edges are wrinkly and the centers of the cookies fall and flatten. Flip the pan and bake the cookies for another 1-2 minutes, until the cookies are spread out, the edges are golden brown, and the centers are just slightly underdone****. Remove the cookies from the oven, and give them another tap against a counter or another firm surface until the edges are wrinkled the centers are flat and crinkled.
7
Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet pan for about 5-10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
My Calorie Intake
Review & Earn
Be the first to review this recipe and earn a 20% Bonus
Level up & unlock free Premium by reviewing recipes!
My Notes
Your kitchen notebook is waiting.
Whether it's a recipe tweak or an inspiration burst — jot it down here.
Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown Sugar Balance for Chewiness 🍪Use a higher ratio of brown sugar to white sugar (at least 2:1) and don't overbake—remove cookies when edges are set but centers still look slightly underdone for that perfect chewy texture.
- Bloom Your Coffee for Maximum Flavor ☕Dissolve the instant coffee in a tablespoon of hot water before mixing into your dough to activate and intensify the coffee flavor without adding excess moisture.
- Toast Your Spices First 🌰Lightly toast the cardamom pods and cinnamon in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes, then grind fresh, to unlock their essential oils and create deeper, more complex warm flavors.
- Chill Dough for Shape Retention 🧊Refrigerate your cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before scooping to prevent spreading and maintain chewy centers while edges crisp up beautifully.
- Cream Butter and Sugars Thoroughly ✨Beat softened butter with both sugars for 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy to incorporate air, which creates the ideal texture contrast between crispy edges and chewy centers.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Glycemic Analysis
Glycemic Index
Glycemic Load
More Recipes by Sunday Table
Check out more Sunday Table content!Browse Sunday Table recipes!
No Recipes Available
EXPLORE
Looking for more?
Use our smart searchtool, explore by category, or browse your customized food feed.