Ultimate Coffee Cookies Recipe
Crispy-edged, chewy-centered coffee cookies packed with rich espresso flavor. Perfect for coffee lovers seeking an easy homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 1 stick 113g unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup 100g granulated sugar
- ½ cup 110g light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 3 tablespoons espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups 187g all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon hot water for dissolving espresso
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix espresso powder with 1 tablespoon hot water until dissolved. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and dissolved espresso mixture until well combined.
- In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don't overmix.
- Chill dough in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll chilled dough into 1.5-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden. Centers should look slightly underbaked.
- Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
Use instant espresso powder, not regular coffee granules, for best flavor
Room temperature ingredients mix better - soften butter by cutting into small pieces if needed
Don't skip chilling step - prevents excessive spreading during baking
Cookies continue cooking on hot pan after removal, so slight underbaking is perfect
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months - bake directly from frozen with 1-2 extra minutes
Room temperature ingredients mix better - soften butter by cutting into small pieces if needed
Don't skip chilling step - prevents excessive spreading during baking
Cookies continue cooking on hot pan after removal, so slight underbaking is perfect
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months - bake directly from frozen with 1-2 extra minutes
