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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Butter Cookies

Delightful coffee butter cookies that are soft, buttery, and perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Coffee Mixture
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee use robust coffee granules for stronger taste
  • 2 tablespoons hot water let cool slightly before mixing
Cookie Base
  • 1 cup icing sugar can substitute with powdered sugar
  • 1 stick unsalted butter must be room temperature
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch no substitutions needed unless allergens are a concern
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust according to taste
Toppings
  • 1 cup melted dark chocolate or white chocolate for a different flavor
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios or walnuts/almonds for a nutty twist

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine instant coffee with hot water in a small bowl, stirring until fully dissolved. Allow it to cool slightly.
  2. In a spacious mixing bowl, cream the room temperature butter and icing sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Slowly pour the cooled coffee into the butter mixture, and add the beaten egg, blending well until you achieve a smooth texture.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon. Gradually add this dry mixture to your wet ingredients, combining until just blended.
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for them to spread.
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just golden brown but still soft in the center.
  4. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely.
Finishing Touches
  1. Dip each cookie halfway in melted chocolate and sprinkle with your choice of chopped nuts.

Notes

Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Can refrigerate for up to two weeks. The longer they sit, the chewier they will become.