Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Butter Cookies for Holiday Joy Recipe

Introduction

These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Butter Cookies offer a perfect blend of rich coffee flavor and buttery softness. Ideal for holiday celebrations, they come decorated with chocolate and nuts for an extra festive touch.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon instant coffee (use robust coffee granules for stronger taste)
• 2 tablespoons hot water (let cool slightly before mixing)
• 1 cup icing sugar (can substitute with powdered sugar)
• 1 stick unsalted butter (must be room temperature)
• 1 large egg (beaten)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (can use gluten-free blend if needed)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (adjust according to taste)
• 1 cup melted dark chocolate (or white chocolate for a different flavor)
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachios or walnuts/almonds (for a nutty twist)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Dissolve the instant coffee in hot water and set aside to cool slightly.
2. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and icing sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Step 3: Add the beaten egg to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until fully combined.
4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon.
5. Step 5: Fold the cooled coffee mixture into the creamed butter mixture, then gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing gently to form a dough.
6. Step 6: Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe shapes onto a lined baking tray.
7. Step 7: Place the piped cookies in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up.
8. Step 8: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for about 8 minutes.
9. Step 9: Once the cookies have cooled, dip each one into the melted chocolate and sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Tips & Variations

• For an extra sweet touch, drizzle with melted white chocolate instead of dark chocolate.
• Use gluten-free flour blend if you need a gluten-free option.
• Adjust the amount of cinnamon to suit your taste preferences.
• If you don’t have a piping bag, you can shape the dough using a spoon, although piping gives a nicer design.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. They can also be refrigerated to keep fresh longer. Before serving, let refrigerated cookies come to room temperature for the best texture. Reheat gently in a low oven if desired.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use brewed coffee instead of instant coffee?

Instant coffee is preferred for a strong coffee flavor without added liquid. If using brewed coffee, reduce other liquids slightly to maintain the dough consistency.

How do I prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking?

Chilling the piped dough in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes before baking helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents spreading.

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Butter Cookies for Holiday Joy Recipe

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Delight in the rich flavors of these melt-in-your-mouth coffee butter cookies, perfect for holiday celebrations. Featuring a robust coffee flavor enhanced with cinnamon and finished with a decadent dark chocolate dip and crunchy pistachio topping, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and texture.

• Author: Clara
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Holiday/Western

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Base

• 1 tablespoon instant coffee (use robust coffee granules for stronger taste)
• 2 tablespoons hot water (let cool slightly before mixing)
• 1 cup icing sugar (can substitute with powdered sugar)
• 1 stick unsalted butter (must be room temperature)
• 1 large egg (beaten)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (can use gluten-free blend if needed)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (no substitutions needed unless allergens are a concern)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (adjust according to taste)

For the Decoration

• 1 cup melted dark chocolate (or white chocolate for a different flavor)
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachios or walnuts/almonds (for a nutty twist)

Instructions

1. Dissolve Coffee: Dissolve 1 tablespoon of instant coffee in 2 tablespoons of hot water and let it cool to room temperature to ensure it blends smoothly into the dough without cooking the egg.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat together 1 stick of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of icing sugar until the mixture is fluffy and light in texture.
3. Add Egg: Incorporate the beaten egg into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly until fully combined and smooth.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the cooled coffee solution into the creamed butter mixture, then gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing carefully to form a smooth, cohesive dough without overworking it.
6. Pipe Dough: Transfer the cookie dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe uniform shapes onto a lined baking tray, creating decorative swirls or shapes as desired.
7. Freeze Dough: Place the piped cookies in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to firm up, ensuring they hold their shape while baking.
8. Bake Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for approximately 8 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
9. Cool Cookies: Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack to set their shape and texture before decorating.
10. Decorate Cookies: Dip each cooled cookie in melted dark chocolate, then sprinkle with chopped pistachios or nuts of choice for added crunch and flavor.

Notes

• Optional: Drizzle with melted white chocolate instead of dipping for an extra sweet and elegant touch.
• Use gluten-free flour blend to make the recipe gluten-free if desired.
• Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming results.
• For stronger coffee flavor, increase instant coffee to 1.5 tablespoons.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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