Description
These Coffee Butter Cookies combine the rich, creamy flavor of butter with the bold essence of instant coffee for a delightful treat. Perfectly soft with a slight crisp on the edges, they make an ideal snack or accompaniment to your afternoon coffee or tea.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 1 tablespoon hot water (to dissolve coffee)
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition to ensure full incorporation.
- Dissolve Coffee: Dissolve the instant coffee granules in one tablespoon of hot water, then add this coffee mixture to the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
- Shape Dough: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookie edges turn lightly golden brown.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they firm up properly.
Notes
- Softened butter is essential for proper creaming and texture.
- Dissolving the coffee in hot water enhances its flavor dispersion throughout the dough.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding the dry ingredients to keep cookies tender.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: coffee cookies, butter cookies, easy cookie recipes, coffee flavored dessert, homemade cookies
