Lavazza has been a household name and favorite for over 100 years in Italy! That is a lot of roasted coffee beans! Once I tasted this coffee, it has been my go-to for drinking and a must for baking. Nothing intensifies chocolate notes like coffee, so like wine, you want to use the very best and Lavazza is just that.
Now, that I can find the coffee here, I have noticed new items and selections available. I was so fortunate in being able to host another party and decided with the colder days ahead, baking a Coffee Chocolate Chip cookie, which went perfectly with the coffees. Simple, quick and the bittersweet chips mixed with the semisweet ones, makes this an irresistible cookie!
First Let's start with what LavAzza's Taste the Passion House Party included:
- 1 Barista apron with the Lavazza logo for host
- 4 bags of Lavazza Coffee in different varieties
- Coffee Mug for host with the Lavazza Logo
- Generous Coupons for guests to save on Lavazza coffees
- Magnets shaped like a coffee mug for guests
- Coffee Cups that were just like you get from your local Coffee Shop, with even the little sleeves to go over the cups
- Fun cards and games to entertain guests, including the "Italian hand gestures" game, which we all tend to "speak".
The LavAzza Selections:
- Gran Aroma- Medium roast, smooth & aromatic, with citrusy notes. This is the coffee that appealed to everyone and a perfect "everyday and at any season" cup you can enjoy.
- Classico- Medium roast, rich & full-bodied, with hints of dried fruit. This was my second favorite and most guests really enjoyed this variety. For some the roast was a little stronger than expected but welcoming.
- Gran Selezione- Dark roast, intense and chocolaty. 100% sustainably grown coffee that comes exclusively from Rainforest Alliance™ certified farms. My favorite and every dark roast lovers favorite! This one is just delicious and strong, but without the bitter notes. The aftertaste is nice and just makes you crave another cup of coffee!
- Perfetto- Espresso roast, dark and velvety with a lingering caramel finish. I'm an espresso girl and this is it without the work. You get the strength that wakes you up and also everything you love about coffee in one cup, but just in a non-espresso size!
LavAzza Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 2/3 cup of All Vegetable Shortening
- 3 Tablespoons of Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 3 Tablespoons of any LavAzza Coffee (I brew a strong cup so I can get that intense coffee flavor. I used the Gran Selezione in this batch)
- 1 1/4 cups of Dark Brown Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon of Whole Milk
- 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
- 1 Large Egg at room temperature
- 2 cups of All Purpose Flour
- 3/4 Teaspoon of Kosher Salt
- 1 Teaspoon of Baking Soda
- 1 cup of mixed Chocolate Chips (I use Bittersweet & Semi-Sweet)
- Optional- you can add 1/2 cup of toasted pecans or walnuts if you desire. You can get adventurous and even add dried fruits and the Lavazza Classico variety is perfect for that combination with it's fruity notes.
Set your oven to 375 degrees (I use convection)
Using your mixer with the beater attachment, just combine the shortening, butter, coffee and brown sugar. Beat until you have a nice creamy and fluffy consistency. Then add the milk, extract, and egg and blend well. Remember to scrape down to make sure you get a smooth batter. In a bowl combine the dry ingredients, the flour, salt and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients to your mix and blend until combined. Make sure to not over beat. Then add the chocolate chips and combine (fold) with a spatula, so the chips do not get destroyed by the beater.
To make the cookies, I like to use a large ice scream scoop and just scoop (leave in ball form) about six scoops (cookies) on a silpat or parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake for 14 minutes and allow the cookies to rest for about 5 minutes before moving them onto a cookie rack to cool.
The cookies will be nice and soft, plus gooey when split open to eat. Really delicious and they hold well in a covered plastic container (room at temperature) for about 3 to 4 days. You will get about 12 cookies that are medium/large in size out of this recipe.
Don't be sad if you a one cup machine! Fate would have it that LavAzza sent me this postcard via mail, so their great coffees come in K-cups too.
Connect with LavAzza and find your favorite cup of coffee at:
- On-line
- YouTube
- Sign-up to get notifications, special promotions and offers here
- #LavAzza
I received the above product(s) free of charge from HouseParty and Lavazza. I am not obligated to provide a positive or favorable review, just my honest opinion. My review is based on my experience with the product and/or brand, which may differ from yours.
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