Description
These Coffee Butter Cookies are soft, rich, and buttery with a gentle espresso flavor that makes them perfect for coffee lovers. Easy to make and ideal for holidays, cookie swaps, or cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1–2 tablespoons coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add Flavor: Mix in espresso powder, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Make Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix just until combined.
- Chill: Refrigerate dough for 30–60 minutes.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, flatten slightly, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool: Let cookies cool 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Espresso powder: Use high-quality powder for the best coffee flavor.
- Chilling: Prevents spreading and improves texture.
- Variations: Add mini chocolate chips for a mocha twist.
- Storage: Store airtight at room temperature up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Dough or baked cookies freeze well up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Coffee Butter Cookies, espresso cookies, holiday cookies, butter cookies, coffee desserts