Description
Irresistible Coffee Butter Cookies perfectly blend rich buttery sweetness with aromatic coffee flavor, delivering a crisp edge and tender melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made from simple pantry staples, these cookies offer a delightful coffee undertone that pairs beautifully with your favorite hot beverage, ideal for gifting or indulging anytime.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: Beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy, creating a light base for your cookies.
- Add Coffee and Vanilla: Incorporate instant coffee granules and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar, stirring until the coffee is fully dissolved and the flavor is evenly distributed.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture into the butter and coffee blend, stirring gently until the dough just comes together without overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape and Chill: Form the dough into small balls or desired cookie shapes, then chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn soft golden brown, indicating crispness and a fragrant aroma.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for smooth creaming and tender crumb.
- Chill the dough to prevent excessive spreading and maintain shape.
- Use fresh instant coffee granules for the best flavor and aroma.
- Watch baking time carefully: underbake slightly if you prefer softer centers that crisp as they cool.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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