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Espresso Shortbread Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Espresso Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Delight in these Espresso Shortbread Cookies that combine buttery shortbread with rich espresso flavor, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chocolate-covered toffee chunks
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie cutters

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by creaming together 1 cup of room temperature unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Gradually add 2 tablespoons of instant espresso powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt into the butter-sugar mixture.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until well blended.
  4. Gently fold in 1 cup of chocolate-covered toffee chunks into the cookie dough using a spatula.
  5. Shape the dough into a disc and wrap it tightly in parchment paper. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Once chilled, roll out the dough on a floured surface or parchment paper to your desired thickness.
  8. Place your baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
  9. After baking, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure your butter is at room temperature for optimal mixing. Chilling the dough is essential for maintaining the cookies' shape during baking.

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