Description
These Coffee Cookies combine the rich, bold flavor of coffee with the sweet, buttery goodness of cookies. Soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the edges, these cookies are perfect for coffee lovers looking for a sweet treat to pair with their cup of joe. Whether for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert, these coffee-flavored cookies will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 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
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon ground coffee (optional, for added texture and flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prep Baking Sheets:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. - Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. - Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). - Add Coffee and Egg:
Beat in the dissolved coffee, egg, and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until fully combined. - Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. - Add Optional Chocolate Chips and Ground Coffee:
If desired, fold in the chocolate chips and ground coffee for added flavor and texture. - Shape and Bake the Cookies:
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set. - Cool:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make it Vegan: Use a vegan butter substitute and a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water) in place of the egg.
- Add-ins: You can add nuts like walnuts or pecans for some extra crunch.
- Storage: Store these cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature, or freeze them for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg