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Coffee Butter Cookies

Savory-Sweet Coffee Butter Cookies for Cozy Moments

These cozy Coffee Butter Cookies deliver irresistible flavors with a bold coffee kick, ideal for gatherings and comforting at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 tablespoon Instant Coffee Use robust coffee granules for stronger taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Water Cool before mixing with the butter.
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar Can substitute with powdered sugar.
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Ensure it’s at room temperature.
  • 1 large Egg Beaten for optimal consistency.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch No substitutions needed unless dealing with allergens.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust according to taste.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Melted Dark Chocolate Can swap for white chocolate.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios Can replace with walnuts or almonds.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Piping bag
  • Baking Tray
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Coffee Mixture: Dissolve instant coffee in hot water; let it cool.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat together butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  3. Add Egg: Mix in the beaten egg until integrated.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Fold coffee mixture into creamed butter, then add dry ingredients; mix gently.
  6. Pipe Cookies: Transfer dough into piping bag; pipe rosettes onto a lined baking tray.
  7. Chill Dough: Freeze tray for 5-10 minutes to prevent spreading.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); bake cookies for about 8 minutes until lightly golden.
  9. Decorate: Cool cookies, dip edges in chocolate, and sprinkle with pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cookies are adaptable for gluten-free, dairy-free, or nut-free diets. For best texture, avoid overbaking and always chill the dough before baking.

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