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Espresso Shortbread Cookies

Deliciously Buttery Espresso Shortbread Cookies for Coffee Lovers

Delightful Espresso Shortbread Cookies with rich coffee flavor, perfect for coffee lovers.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Espresso Beans or instant coffee
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie Cutters

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, fine sea salt, and ground espresso beans.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Gently mix in the vanilla extract, then gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Roll out the chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness and cut shapes with cookie cutters.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. Dough can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.

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