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Coffee Butter Cookies

A stack of golden brown Coffee Butter Cookies with a slightly crinkled texture and visible sugar crystals.
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Tender, melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies with a delicate coffee flavor. Perfect for your holiday cookie box or as a special coffee-time treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules, dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the vanilla extract and the dissolved instant coffee mixture until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. For slice-and-bake cookies: Shape the dough into two logs, wrap in parchment paper, and chill for at least 1 hour. Slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. For piped cookies: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe desired shapes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For gifting, layer cookies between parchment paper in a decorative tin or box.
  • You can add a pinch of espresso powder to the dough for a more intense coffee flavor.
  • These cookies are naturally egg-free, making them a great option for those with egg allergies.

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