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Coffee Butter Cookies

Dreamy Coffee Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Coffee Butter Cookies boast a rich flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, making them a must-try treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 tablespoon Instant Coffee Provides the distinct coffee flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Water Essential for dissolving instant coffee.
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar Adds sweetness and fluffy texture.
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Should be at room temperature for optimal creaming.
  • 1 large Egg Binds everything and adds moisture.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure to cookies.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Lightens the texture of cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Infuses warm spice notes.
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Melted Dark Chocolate For dipping cookies.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pistachios Adds crunch; can substitute with walnuts or almonds.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • piping bag
  • Baking Tray
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of instant coffee in 2 tablespoons of hot water. Cool the mixture.
  2. Cream 1 stick of softened unsalted butter with 1 cup of icing sugar for about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Incorporate 1 large beaten egg into the creamed mixture.
  4. Mix 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  5. Fold in the cooled coffee mixture into the creamed mixture, then gradually incorporate the dry ingredients.
  6. Pipe the cookie dough onto a lined baking tray, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Chill the piped cookies in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 8 minutes or until lightly golden.
  9. Dip cooled cookies in melted dark chocolate and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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