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Coffee Butter Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these rich and buttery Coffee Butter Cookies that blend the aromatic flavor of instant coffee with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for coffee lovers, these cookies are easy to make and provide a satisfying treat with a hint of caffeine kick.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon hot water (for dissolving coffee)
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for a tender cookie texture.
  3. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate and create a smooth batter.
  4. Dissolve Coffee: Dissolve the instant coffee granules in one tablespoon of hot water to enhance the coffee flavor without leaving gritty bits, then add this liquid to the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt throughout the flour.
  6. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
  7. Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly cooked while keeping a soft center.
  9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps maintain their shape and texture.

Notes

  • For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the instant coffee granules to 3 tablespoons.
  • Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Optionally, add a pinch of cinnamon or a tablespoon of cocoa powder to vary the flavor.

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