Description
Delight in these rich and flavorful Coffee Cookies that combine the bold taste of coffee with the comforting sweetness of chocolate chips. Perfectly soft with a slight crisp on the edges, these cookies make an ideal treat for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules (dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Additions
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon ground coffee (optional, for added texture and flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the dissolved instant coffee granules along with the hot water, then add the egg and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until the mixture is fully combined.
- Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Add Optional Flavors: If using, fold in the chocolate chips and the ground coffee to enhance both texture and the coffee flavor.
- Shape and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers appear set.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they firm up properly.
Notes
- For stronger coffee flavor, increase the instant coffee granules to 3 tablespoons or use espresso powder.
- If you prefer vegan cookies, substitute the butter with a plant-based spread and the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water).
- Chocolate chips add sweetness and complement the coffee flavor but can be omitted for a more robust coffee cookie.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
