Description
Espresso Shortbread Cookies are buttery, rich, and delicately infused with coffee flavor. These cookies offer the perfect balance of sweetness and bold espresso taste, making them an irresistible treat for coffee lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder (or instant coffee)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Coarse sugar for rolling
- A light dusting of powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the espresso powder and vanilla extract until fully dissolved.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out your desired shapes and place the cut cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Dust with powdered sugar or roll in coarse sugar for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Espresso Shortbread Cookies, Coffee Cookies, Dessert Recipes