Description
Delicious shortbread cookies infused with rich espresso flavor, providing a satisfying sweet treat and a caffeine boost.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Espresso Powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Optional Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by bringing the butter to room temperature.
- Cream the butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the espresso powder and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Shape the dough into cookies on a baking sheet, adding chocolate chips if desired, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Consider adding an almond extract twist instead of vanilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: espresso, shortbread, cookies, dessert, coffee, baking, indulgent treats
