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Coffee Sugar Cookies

Delightfully soft and chewy cookies that blend espresso and sugar for a perfect treat anytime.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup brewed coffee, cooled
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon espresso or strong coffee, for glaze

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, along with the vanilla extract and cooled brewed coffee, mixing until everything is harmonious.
  5. Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your baking sheets, remembering to leave about 2 inches between each for expansion.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
  2. Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Glazing
  1. For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar with espresso until smooth.
  2. Drizzle over the cooled cookies and wait for the glaze to set before indulging.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 70mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Cookie dough can be frozen for later baking.

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