Description
Delight in these rich and buttery Coffee Butter Cookies, perfectly blending the bold aroma of instant coffee with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. These cookies are easy to make and ideal for coffee lovers seeking a sweet treat with a caffeine kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon hot water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will give the cookies a tender texture.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition to maintain a smooth batter.
- Dissolve Coffee: Dissolve the instant coffee granules in one tablespoon of hot water, then add this coffee mixture to the wet ingredients, blending thoroughly to infuse the dough with coffee flavor.
- 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.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet coffee-infused mixture, mixing gently just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can result in tough cookies.
- Shape the Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them adequately to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown, signaling they are cooked through.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For stronger coffee flavor, increase the instant coffee granules to 3 tablespoons.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Use fresh eggs and sift flour if you prefer and to avoid lumps.
- Optionally, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: coffee cookies, butter cookies, instant coffee dessert, easy cookies, homemade cookies, baked treats
