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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Butter Cookies for Holiday Joy Recipe

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These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Butter Cookies combine the rich flavors of instant coffee and cinnamon with a tender buttery texture. Perfect for holiday celebrations, they are elegantly finished with a coating of melted dark chocolate and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios for a festive and delicious treat.

Ingredients

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Coffee Mixture

  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee (use robust coffee granules for stronger taste)
  • 2 tablespoons hot water (let cool slightly before mixing)

Batter

  • 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 (no substitutions needed unless allergens are a concern)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (adjust according to taste)

Decoration

  • 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

  1. Prepare Coffee Mixture: Dissolve 1 tablespoon of instant coffee in 2 tablespoons of hot water and let it cool to room temperature to avoid affecting the butter’s texture.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat together 1 stick of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of icing sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which ensures a tender cookie.
  3. Add Egg: Mix in 1 large beaten egg to the butter and sugar mixture until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
  5. Mix Coffee and Dry Ingredients into Batter: Gently fold the cooled coffee mixture into the creamed butter, then gradually add the dry ingredients. Mix carefully to form a smooth, uniform cookie dough.
  6. Pipe the Dough: Transfer the cookie dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe small rosettes or desired shapes onto a lined baking tray for uniform size and presentation.
  7. Chill Cookies: Place the piped cookies in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to help them hold their shape during baking.
  8. Preheat Oven: While chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 8 minutes until they are set but still pale to maintain a tender texture.
  10. Cool and Decorate: Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before dipping each one in melted dark chocolate and sprinkling with chopped pistachios for added flavor and crunch.

Notes

  • Use robust instant coffee granules for a stronger coffee flavor that complements the butter.
  • Ensure the butter is room temperature for proper creaming with sugar.
  • Piping the dough helps create uniform shapes and a delicate texture.
  • Freezing the dough before baking helps the cookies maintain their shape and prevents spreading.
  • You can substitute dark chocolate with white chocolate for a sweeter variation.
  • Replace pistachios with walnuts or almonds if desired or to accommodate nut preferences.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to preserve freshness for up to one week.

Keywords: coffee cookies, butter cookies, holiday cookies, piped cookies, chocolate dipped cookies, cinnamon cookies, festive cookies

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