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Espresso Shortbread Cookies

Espresso Shortbread Cookies: Buttery Delights for Coffee Lovers

These Espresso Shortbread Cookies are rich, buttery, and simple to make, perfect for coffee lovers seeking a delightful treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Use room temperature for best results.
  • 2 tbsp ground espresso beans Fine espresso powder or instant coffee can be used.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • cookie cutters
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and ground espresso beans.
  3. In a larger mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and unsalted butter using an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix well until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry flour mixture into the butter mixture, folding gently until a dough forms.
  6. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Dust your workspace with flour, roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thick, and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
  8. Place cut cookies on the baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart; bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
  9. Remove from oven, let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

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