Brazilian Coffee Cookies

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2
Whisk flour, coffee powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together in a bowl.

Step 3
Combine brown sugar, white sugar, shortening, egg, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually mix in flour mixture until thoroughly combined.

Step 4
Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Use a fork to flatten balls to a thickness of 1/8 inch.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven, switching racks halfway through, until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 6
Remove from the oven and transfer to wire racks to cool.