Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Butter Cookies for Holiday Joy Recipe
These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Butter Cookies combine the rich flavors of coffee and cinnamon with a buttery base, then are finished with a luscious coating of dark chocolate and a sprinkle of crunchy pistachios. Perfect for holiday celebrations, these cookies are delicate, flavorful, and easy to bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Flavor Base
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee (use robust coffee granules for stronger taste)
- 2 tablespoons hot water (let cool slightly before mixing)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (adjust according to taste)
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup icing sugar (can substitute with powdered sugar)
- 1 stick unsalted butter (must be room temperature)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (can use gluten-free blend if needed)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Topping
- 1 cup melted dark chocolate (or white chocolate for a different flavor)
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (or walnuts/almonds for a nutty twist)
Instructions
- Dissolve Coffee: Dissolve 1 tablespoon of instant coffee in 2 tablespoons of hot water and allow it to cool slightly. This infuses the dough with deep coffee flavor.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the room temperature unsalted butter and icing sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, creating the perfect base for tender cookies.
- Add Egg: Incorporate the beaten egg into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly until smooth and homogenous.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon to ensure even distribution of flavors and leavening agents.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the cooled coffee mixture into the creamed butter mixture, then gradually add in the dry ingredient blend. Mix carefully until a soft cookie dough forms, being careful not to overwork the dough.
- Pipe Cookies: Transfer the cookie dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe the dough onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, forming your desired shapes.
- Freeze Cookies: Place the piped cookies in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes. This step helps the cookies hold their shape during baking.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for approximately 8 minutes or until they are just set, taking care not to overbake to maintain their melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Finish with Chocolate and Nuts: After the cookies have cooled completely, dip each one in melted dark chocolate and sprinkle with chopped pistachios for a delightful crunch and festive look.
Notes
- Using robust instant coffee granules will enhance the coffee flavor in the cookies.
- You can substitute icing sugar with powdered sugar if needed without affecting texture.
- For a nut-free option, omit the pistachios or replace with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for best creaming results.
- Freezing the piped dough before baking helps cookies retain their shape and texture.
- White chocolate can be used instead of dark chocolate for a sweeter variation.
Keywords: coffee cookies, butter cookies, holiday cookies, chocolate dipped cookies, cinnamon cookies, pistachio cookies
