Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Butter Cookies Recipe
These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Butter Cookies combine rich, creamy butter with the bold flavor of instant coffee for a delightful treat. Soft and tender with a subtle coffee aroma, these cookies are perfect for coffee lovers looking for a simple and delicious homemade snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon hot water (to dissolve coffee)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s fully heated by the time you’re ready to bake the cookies.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to fully combine and maintain a smooth batter.
- Dissolve coffee: Dissolve the instant coffee granules in one tablespoon of hot water, then add this coffee mixture to the wet ingredients and stir to blend evenly.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt for even distribution of leavening and flavor.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until the dough comes together, avoiding overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Scoop dough: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake cookies: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, signaling they are perfectly cooked but still soft inside.
- Cool cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they firm up properly for the best texture.
Notes
- For stronger coffee flavor, increase the instant coffee granules to 3 tablespoons.
- Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for the best texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- These cookies can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
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