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Coffee Cookies Recipe

4.7 from 129 reviews

These Coffee Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balances the rich, bold flavor of instant coffee with a buttery, sweet cookie base. Crisp on the edges and tender inside, they make a perfect companion to your afternoon cup of coffee or as a unique dessert option.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and instant coffee granules to evenly distribute the coffee flavor.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will help create a tender cookie texture.
  4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. This will help bind the dough properly.
  5. Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and developing too much gluten.
  6. Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating the cookies are done but still soft in the center.
  8. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness of the cookies precisely.
  • Instant coffee granules dissolve better than brewed coffee in dough, ensuring even coffee flavor without extra moisture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
  • For a stronger coffee flavor, increase instant coffee to 3 teaspoons.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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