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Coffee Butter Cookies

Coffee Butter Cookies: Melt in Your Mouth with a Coffee Twist

Indulge in these Coffee Butter Cookies, a delightful treat combining buttery richness with a tantalizing coffee kick.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 tablespoon Instant Coffee Use robust coffee granules for stronger taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Water
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar Substitute with powdered sugar if needed.
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Use room temperature for best results.
  • 1 large Egg Beaten.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Opt for a gluten-free blend if required.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust quantity to taste.
For the Decoration
  • 1/2 cup Melted Dark Chocolate Swap for white chocolate if desired.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios Can be replaced with chopped walnuts or almonds.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Piping bag
  • baking tray
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Coffee Butter Cookies
  1. Dissolve the instant coffee in hot water, stir until fully dissolved, and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Beat softened butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the beaten egg to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until smooth.
  4. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  5. Fold in the cooled coffee mixture into the creamed mixture, then gradually combine with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
  6. Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe onto a lined baking tray.
  7. Chill the piped cookies in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 8 minutes.
  9. Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave for fresh texture.

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