Description
Deliciously rich cookies infused with coffee, featuring a buttery texture and crispy edges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Pour in the brewed coffee and mix until evenly distributed.
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your freshly baked Coffee Butter Cookies with friends and family!
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding notes of vanilla or a pinch of sea salt. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: coffee cookies, butter cookies, dessert recipe