Coffee Butter Cookies Recipe
Introduction
These Coffee Butter Cookies offer a delightful blend of rich buttery texture and a subtle coffee flavor. Perfect for pairing with your morning cup or afternoon tea, they’re simple to make and sure to please any coffee lover.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 3: Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Step 4: Dissolve the instant coffee granules in a tablespoon of hot water and add to the mixture.
- Step 5: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Step 7: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Step 8: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Step 9: Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips & Variations
- For a stronger coffee taste, increase the instant coffee to 3 tablespoons or add a sprinkle of espresso powder on top before baking.
- Try mixing in chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Make sure not to overmix once the flour is added to keep the cookies tender.
Storage
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. They can also be frozen for longer storage; thaw at room temperature before serving. To refresh slightly, warm in a low oven for a few minutes.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use brewed coffee instead of instant coffee granules?
Instant coffee granules are best because they dissolve fully and distribute flavor evenly. Using brewed coffee can add too much liquid and affect the dough’s consistency.
What can I substitute for unsalted butter?
You can substitute salted butter, but reduce or omit the added salt in the recipe to balance the flavors.
PrintCoffee Butter Cookies Recipe
Delight in these rich and aromatic Coffee Butter Cookies, featuring a perfect blend of creamy butter and robust instant coffee flavor. These soft and slightly crunchy cookies are easy to make and ideal for coffee lovers seeking a sweet treat with a caffeinated twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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 granules)
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 ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a mixer, beating until the mixture is light, fluffy, and smooth.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition to ensure full integration and smooth batter.
- Dissolve Coffee: In a small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee granules in one tablespoon of hot water until fully dissolved, then add this coffee liquid into the wet batter and mix thoroughly to distribute the coffee flavor evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to combine the leavening and seasoning evenly.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the flour is incorporated and no streaks remain—avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them adequately to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn a light golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the baked cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture.
Notes
- For more intense coffee flavor, increase instant coffee granules slightly.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for optimal creaming.
- Do not overmix the dough to prevent tough cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
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