Irresistible Coffee Butter Cookies
Irresistible Coffee Butter Cookies blend the rich, aromatic flavor of coffee with tender, buttery softness. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies make an ideal treat for mornings, afternoons, or anytime indulgence.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Can be made Gluten Free (optional adjustments)
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free version)
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder or espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients at room temperature, especially the butter, to ensure smooth mixing and consistent dough texture.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This step is critical to achieve that tender texture and slight crispness.
- Add Coffee and Vanilla: Mix in the instant coffee or espresso powder along with vanilla extract and salt, allowing the rich aroma of coffee to develop within the dough evenly.
- Incorporate Flour: Sift the all-purpose flour and gradually add it to the wet mixture, blending until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape and Chill: Form the dough into small balls or your preferred shape and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges turn golden brown but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the perfect balance of softness and slight crunch.
Notes
- Use fresh instant coffee or espresso powder to maximize aroma and flavor.
- Chilling the dough is essential to control spreading and keep cookies thick and buttery.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
- Measure flour by spooning and leveling to avoid dense cookies.
- Remove cookies when edges are set but centers look slightly underbaked for softer bites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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