Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Butter Cookies for Holiday Joy! These delightful cookies combine the rich flavor of coffee with a soft, buttery texture that simply melts in your mouth. Perfect for any holiday gathering or cozy night at home, these treats are sure to impress family and friends alike. With just a hint of cinnamon and a chocolate topping sprinkled with nuts, these cookies are not only visually appealing but also a delicious way to celebrate the season. Easy to make and customizable, they’re an ideal addition to your holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup melted dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (or nuts of choice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix instant coffee with hot water until dissolved; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and icing sugar until fluffy.
- Stir in the beaten egg and cooled coffee mixture until combined.
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and cinnamon in another bowl; gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate and sprinkle with chopped nuts before letting them set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg