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Coffee Butter Cookies

Coffee Butter Cookies

Coffee Butter Cookies are soft, buttery cookies flavored with instant coffee, giving them a warm aroma and a tender melt-in-the-mouth texture. They’re simple to make and perfect for coffee lovers who enjoy a light, sweet treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee use strong granules for deeper flavor
  • 2 tablespoons hot water let cool slightly
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 1 stick unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup melted dark chocolate
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios or walnuts/almonds

Method
 

Prepare the Coffee Mixture
  1. Mix instant coffee and hot water in a small bowl. Let it cool so it blends smoothly with the butter later.
Cream the Butter and Sugar
  1. Add butter and icing sugar to a bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy. This step helps make the cookies light.
Add the Egg and Coffee
  1. Pour in the beaten egg and the cooled coffee mix. Stir until everything looks well combined.
Combine the Dry Ingredients
  1. Add flour, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Use a spatula to fold the dough until it forms a soft ball. If the dough feels too sticky, refrigerate it for 10 minutes.
Shape the Cookies
  1. Roll small balls of dough and place them on a lined baking tray. Press lightly with your fingers or the back of a fork.
Bake
  1. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes. The cookies should stay pale and soft.
Decorate
  1. Once the cookies cool, dip half of each cookie in melted dark chocolate and sprinkle nuts on top.
Cool and Serve
  1. Let the chocolate set before serving. Enjoy with your favorite cup of coffee.

Notes

1. Do not skip cooling the coffee mixture before mixing it in.
2. The dough should feel soft but not runny.
3. Keep an eye on the cookies while baking so they stay soft.
4. Dark chocolate gives a nice balance with the coffee flavor.