Description
These Dreamy Coffee Butter Cookies combine buttery warmth with rich coffee flavor, creating a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour (sifted for a light texture)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (to help the cookies rise)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (enhancing the flavors)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adding sweetness and texture)
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (for extra moisture and richness)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (infusing a warm flavor)
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee (cooled completely)
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder (dissolved in 1 teaspoon hot water)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted for a smooth glaze)
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee (cooled)
- 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional for flavor)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the instant espresso powder in 1 teaspoon of hot water and let it cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer for about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract one by one, beating well after each addition.
- Pour in the cooled brewed coffee and the cooled dissolved espresso paste, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually add the whisked flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Gather the dough into a disk, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove the chilled dough from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes if too firm.
- Shape the cookies as desired and bake for 10-14 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- If adding a glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, cooled brewed coffee, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cooled, glaze the cookies and let it set on a wire rack.
Notes
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 34 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Dreamy Coffee Butter Cookies