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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Butter Cookies Recipe

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These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Butter Cookies combine rich butter, a subtle coffee flavor, and a tender crumb for a delightful treat. Perfect for coffee lovers, these cookies are soft yet slightly crisp at the edges, making them ideal for an afternoon snack or a sweet accompaniment to your morning cup of coffee.

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 granules)

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the desired temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer. This step helps aerate the dough for tender cookies.
  3. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing well after each addition to fully incorporate and create a smooth batter.
  4. Dissolve Coffee: Dissolve the instant coffee granules in a tablespoon of hot water, then add this coffee mixture to the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly to infuse the dough with a rich coffee flavor.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
  6. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently and mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and resulting in tough cookies.
  7. Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading during baking.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges just begin to turn golden, indicating the cookies are perfectly baked but still soft inside.
  9. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set and maintain their shape.

Notes

  • For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the instant coffee to 3 tablespoons.
  • Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming and texture.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and for easier cleanup.
  • If you prefer crunchier cookies, bake an additional 1-2 minutes but watch carefully to prevent burning.

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