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Coffee Butter Cookies

Delicious Coffee Butter Cookies You'll Want to Share

These Coffee Butter Cookies are infused with deep coffee notes and buttery goodness, offering a delightful treat with every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee Use robust coffee granules for a strong flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons hot water Essential for dissolving instant coffee.
  • ½ cup icing sugar Adds sweetness; powdered sugar can be used as a substitute.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 1 large egg Beaten egg helps bind the ingredients.
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour Provides structure; swap for gluten-free if needed.
  • ½ cup cornstarch Lightens texture; no substitutions recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adjust to taste.
For Decoration
  • ½ cup melted dark chocolate Dipping cookies adds elegance.
  • ¼ cup chopped pistachios Adds crunch; can substitute with walnuts or almonds.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag
  • baking tray
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by dissolving instant coffee in hot water. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the beaten egg to the mixture and mix on low speed until incorporated.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon.
  5. Fold the cooled coffee mixture into the creamed butter and egg mixture, then gradually add the dry ingredients.
  6. Transfer the dough into a piping bag and pipe desired shapes onto a lined baking tray.
  7. Chill the piped cookies in the freezer for about 5-10 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes until golden around the edges.
  9. Let cookies cool on a wire rack, then dip in melted dark chocolate and sprinkle with pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the piped cookie dough prevents unwanted spreading and helps maintain shape during baking.

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