Coffee Thins
Indulge in the rich, aromatic allure of homemade Coffee Thins—delicate butter cookies infused with the bold flavor of real coffee. Perfectly crisp and subtly sweet, these cookies are made with a touch of instant coffee dissolved into the dough, lending them a sophisticated flavor profile that's a coffee lover's dream. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture achieved by incorporating cornstarch and whipped butter, these elegant treats are piped into charming shapes, adding a bakery-quality finish to your homemade dessert. Ready in under 30 minutes, Coffee Thins are ideal for pairing with your morning espresso, serving as an afternoon pick-me-up, or sharing as thoughtful edible gifts. Try this easy, irresistible recipe and bring café vibes into your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 140 grams all-purpose flour
- 20 grams cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee granules in the hot water. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Add the dissolved coffee mixture to the butter and sugar and mix until well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a medium star tip.
Pipe 2-inch (5 cm) lines or small round shapes of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the trays for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.9 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.7 g | 288% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 613 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.6 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 386 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
