Description
These Coffee Cookies combine the rich flavors of instant coffee and chocolate chips to create a perfect treat for coffee lovers. Soft and chewy with a subtle coffee aroma and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are easy to make and ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules (dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon ground coffee
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prep Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add Coffee and Egg: Beat in the dissolved instant coffee granules, followed by the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Add Optional Chocolate Chips and Ground Coffee: If desired, fold in the chocolate chips and ground coffee to enhance texture and flavor.
- Shape and Bake the Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up and finish baking through residual heat.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender and soft.
- Using ground coffee adds extra texture and an intense coffee flavor, but it is optional.
- You can substitute the chocolate chips with chopped nuts for a different variation.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
