Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Butter Cookies Recipe
These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Butter Cookies combine the rich flavor of coffee with a soft, buttery texture for a delightful treat. Perfectly crisp at the edges and tender inside, they are easy to make and great for coffee lovers seeking a sweet accompaniment to their brew.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time the dough is ready.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color, which helps create a tender texture in the cookies.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition to maintain a smooth batter without curdling.
- Dissolve Coffee Granules: Dissolve the instant coffee granules in 1 tablespoon of hot water to release their flavor, then stir this coffee mixture into the wet ingredients evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make cookies tough.
- Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them enough to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies turn a light golden color, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they hold their shape.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the instant coffee granules to 3 tablespoons.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding the flour to prevent tough cookies.
- If desired, sprinkle a tiny pinch of coarse sugar on top before baking for added texture and sweetness.
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