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Coffee Butter Cookies

Cozy Up with Soft and Irresistible Coffee Butter Cookies

Delight in Coffee Butter Cookies, where buttery sweetness meets rich coffee flavor. Simple to make and endlessly customizable.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 tablespoon Instant Coffee Use robust granules for a stronger taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Water Cool slightly before mixing with butter.
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar Can substitute with powdered sugar.
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Should be at room temperature for best results.
  • 1 large Egg Beaten egg for better consistency.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Swap for a gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Lightens texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust according to your taste preferences.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Melted Dark Chocolate Can substitute with white chocolate.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pistachios Can replace with chopped walnuts or almonds.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • piping bag
  • star tip
  • Baking Tray
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of instant coffee in 2 tablespoons of hot water. Stir well and set aside to cool.
  2. Beat 1 stick of softened unsalted butter with 1 cup of icing sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Incorporate 1 large beaten egg into the butter and sugar mixture, mix until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually fold the cooled coffee mixture into the creamed butter and sugar blend, then add the dry ingredients.
  6. Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe onto a lined baking tray.
  7. Chill the piped cookies in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for approximately 8 minutes.
  9. Cool the cookies on a wire rack, then dip in melted dark chocolate and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized with various toppings and are suitable for dietary modifications like dairy-free and gluten-free options.

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