Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coffee Butter Cookies (Print Version)

Delicate treats combining coffee, butter and chocolate for a melt-in-your-mouth experience perfect for holiday celebrations.

# Ingredients:

→ For the Cookie Base

01 - 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
02 - 2 tablespoons hot water
03 - 1 cup icing sugar
04 - 1 stick (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
05 - 1 large egg, beaten
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ For the Decoration

09 - 1 cup dark chocolate, melted
10 - 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Dissolve instant coffee in hot water and set aside to cool.
02 - In a mixing bowl, beat softened unsalted butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Incorporate the beaten egg into the butter-sugar mixture until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon.
05 - Fold the cooled coffee mixture into the creamed butter, then gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
06 - Transfer the cookie dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe onto a lined baking tray.
07 - Place the piped cookies in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to firm up.
08 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for approximately 8 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
09 - Once cooled completely, dip each cookie in melted dark chocolate and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.

# Notes:

01 - These cookies have a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture that pairs perfectly with the robust coffee flavor.