Cinnamon Coffee Cookies Recipe
These Cinnamon Coffee Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the warmth of cinnamon with the rich flavor of coffee. Perfect for a cozy afternoon snack or with your morning cup of coffee.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 32 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1 tbsp instant coffee crystals
- 1 tbsp water (hot)
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- ½ cup shortening
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ¼ cups flour (all-purpose)
For the cinnamon sugar coating:
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the coffee mixture: Stir the coffee crystals into 1 tablespoon hot water until dissolved and set aside.
- Make the cookie dough: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the butter and shortening until well blended. Add sugars, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, and cloves. Beat until combined.
- Incorporate eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time until combined. Add vanilla and the coffee mixture, beat until combined.
- Add flour: Beat in the flour gradually until well combined. Cover and chill the dough for 1 to 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat and shape: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Shape the dough into balls, roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture, and place on the cookie sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set. Let cool slightly on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can customize these cookies by adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the dough.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the amount of instant coffee crystals.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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