Description
These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Butter Cookies combine the rich flavor of coffee with a tender, buttery texture that melts perfectly on your tongue. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, they’re a delightful treat perfect for coffee lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike.
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 perfect temperature for baking your cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, incorporating air to give the cookies a tender texture.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, blending 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 for that rich coffee flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and keep the cookies tender.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating the cookies are perfectly baked.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they firm up and retain their shape.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
- Dissolving the instant coffee granules in hot water intensifies the coffee flavor without adding grittiness.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to maintain a tender crumb.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: coffee butter cookies, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, coffee cookies, butter cookies, easy cookies, homemade cookies
