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Coffee Sugar Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Coffee Sugar Cookies to Savor Today

Indulge in these Coffee Sugar Cookies that blend soft texture with robust flavor, perfect for any coffee lover.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tsp baking powder acts as a leavening agent
  • 0.5 tsp salt enhances flavor
  • 2 tbsp instant espresso powder infuses flavor, do not use brewed coffee
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter room temperature
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar provides moisture
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients together
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Espresso Glaze
  • 1 cups powdered sugar sweetens and thickens glaze
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or cream adjust for consistency
  • 1 tbsp optional instant espresso powder for enhanced flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, mixing until smooth.
  4. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add dry mixture to wet, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Shape Cookies: Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon balls, spacing them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake: Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  9. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
  10. Prepare Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, optional espresso powder, and milk until smooth.
  11. Glaze Cookies: Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and let set for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough to prevent spreading and for the best texture. Keep an eye on baking time for chewy cookies.

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