Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Butter Cookies for Holiday Joy. Combining rich coffee flavor with a buttery texture, these cookies are perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. The delightful chocolate drizzle and nutty topping make them stand out from traditional holiday treats, ensuring that everyone will be coming back for more. This easy recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels, requiring only a handful of ingredients to create an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup melted dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (or other nuts)
Instructions
- Combine instant coffee and hot water in a small bowl until dissolved; set aside to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, cream room temperature butter with icing sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the beaten egg and cooled coffee mixture to the butter, blending well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and cinnamon; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 8 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool before drizzling melted dark chocolate on top and sprinkling with chopped pistachios.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 94
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg