Coffee Cookies, easy and quick, perfect to enjoy with a steaming cup or to offer as a treat after lunch. They have an intense aroma, a soft heart, and a taste that captivates from the first bite: the coffee adds character, while the simple and buttery dough makes them irresistible.
Preparing them is a matter of minutes: just melt the butter, mix the dry ingredients and instant coffee, and bake. The result is cookies with a strong but balanced flavor, a melt-in-the-mouth texture, and a slight spicy note from the cinnamon. Perfect for coffee lovers in all its forms, but also for those looking for a different kind of dessert, fragrant and enveloping.
You can store them for several days in an airtight jar, ready to munch on for breakfast, a snack, or during a relaxing break. If you love coffee desserts, these cookies will become a new habit: simple, homemade, and with an irresistible scent.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I’ve answered some questions regarding this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, leave a comment or use the contact form at the end of the page.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 14 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 272.60 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 32.96 (g) of which sugars 15.55 (g)
- Proteins 4.05 (g)
- Fat 14.57 (g) of which saturated 9.18 (g)of which unsaturated 5.18 (g)
- Fibers 1.27 (g)
- Sodium 40.47 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 45 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Coffee Cookies
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp instant coffee
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 3/4 oz dark chocolate
Tools
- Bowls
- Ice cream scoop
- Baking sheet
- Cooling rack
Recipe for Coffee Cookies
Start preparing the coffee cookies by handling the dry ingredients.
Place flour, instant coffee, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla in a bowl.
Mix well until you get a homogeneous mixture.
Set aside for now.
Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave and transfer it into a bowl.
Add the sugar – I used a part white and a part brown – and mix the mixture.
Continue by adding the eggs: add them one at a time, fully incorporating the first before adding the second.
At this point, pour the dry mixture into the wet ingredients and mix everything with a spatula. You should obtain a very dense but not malleable mixture.
Chop the dark chocolate and add it to the cookie dough.
Shape the cookies directly onto the oven tray with an ice cream scoop: keep them well spaced as they will spread during baking, I placed 6 of them.
Bake the coffee cookies in a static oven at 356°F for 13-15 minutes or until sufficiently golden.
Remove them from the oven even if they are still soft (in fact, it’s normal) and leave them on the baking sheet for another 5 minutes.
Allow them to cool completely on a cooling rack before serving.
Coffee Cookies: The Easy and Delicious Recipe
These coffee cookies are the perfect sweet treat to accompany any moment of the day. They are quick to prepare and immediately bring that enveloping scent that lifts your mood. You can enjoy them alone or with a cappuccino, but they are also delicious alongside a cup of tea or a glass of warm milk. If you love simple, homemade recipes, these cookies will become a classic in your kitchen: soft, delicious, and full of the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.
Try also the Oat Flake and Chocolate Chip Cookies, simple and delicious
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use coffee from a moka pot instead of instant coffee?
Better not: liquid coffee would alter the consistency of the dough. If you want a more intense aroma, you can dissolve the instant coffee in very few drops of hot water or slightly increase the dose.
How do I keep them soft for longer?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature, away from heat sources. If you want to keep them soft, add half a slice of bread inside the jar: it will help retain moisture.
Can I add more chocolate or nuts?
Of course! You can enrich the dough with dark, milk, or white chocolate chips, or with chopped nuts, hazelnuts, or almonds for an even more delicious touch.
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