These Coffee Sugar Cookies elevate your cookie game with a delightful twist that’s sure to spark your taste buds. Imagine the perfect harmony of a classic sugar cookie embracing the rich, soothing flavor of coffee. These cookies are the ultimate balance of crisp edges and tender centers, all topped off with a coffee glaze that’s simply irresistible. They are based on my Amish Sugar Cookies which are always a favorite!
Ingredients and Substitutions
Flour: The backbone of your cookie. If you’re feeling adventurous, you could try using a mix of all-purpose and whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor and added texture.
Cream of Tartar: This helps your cookies achieve a soft texture. If you’re in a pinch, replace it with lemon juice or white vinegar or omit it.
Butter: The key to that irresistible buttery flavor. If you only have salted butter, reduce the added salt in the recipe.
Oil: Ensures moist and chewy cookies. You can substitute with canola oil or melted coconut oil for a hint of flavor.
Ground Coffee: The star of the show! Make sure your freshly ground coffee beans are finely ground for a smooth texture. Experiment with different coffee blends to customize the flavor!
Can I Use Espresso Powder?
Espresso powder is finely ground coffee that’s been brewed and then dried. It’s known for its intense coffee flavor, and it can be a great addition to your cookies. Here’s how you can make the substitution:
Replace the ¼ cup of coffee grounds with 2-3 tablespoons of espresso powder. Start with 2 tablespoons and taste the dough. If you feel like the coffee flavor isn’t strong enough, you can add an additional tablespoon. Espresso powder is quite potent, so a little goes a long way. Keep in mind that the flavor intensity might differ from using coffee grounds, but it will definitely infuse your cookies with that rich coffee taste.
Can I Make The Cookies Ahead Of Time?
Yes, you can certainly get the dough made in advance and freeze it for up to 2 months! First, scoop the dough balls onto a lined baking sheet. Next, freeze the cookie dough balls in the freezer for about an hour, or until solid. Once frozen, store the dough in an airtight container or sealable freezer bag. Label and date the container, including adding the baking instructions. Then, when you are craving a cookie or two (or the entire batch), bake as instructed. It’s a convenient way to have homemade treats on hand whenever you want them!
Can This Recipe Make Flat Cookies?
Sure! Press the cookies flat with a kitchen glass. (about 1/2 inch thick) This creates a tender, yet crisp sugar cookie! (Or follow the directions for these”dirty chocolate cookies” and press the glass in sugar first!)
How To Store Coffee Cookies
Store the baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will last up to a week but are best enjoyed within 3-4 days.
Coffee Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups (576 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (224 g) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (125 g) confectioners' sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup freshly ground coffee beans, finely ground (such as you would for espresso)
Coffee Glaze (Optional)
- 1 cup (125 g) confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly brewed coffee
Instructions
Cookie
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, oil, granulated sugar, and confectioners sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Reduce speed to medium and add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until just combined after each addition.
- Add the vanilla and coffee grounds and continue mixing until combined.
- Reduce speed to low and add the flour mixture in three additions, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop cookies and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart. (They will not spread much)
- Bake 8-10 minutes or until the edges of the cookie start to turn golden brown.
Glaze
- In a small bowl combine confectioners' sugar and coffee. Whisk together until smooth.
- Drizzle the cookies with the coffee glaze.
- Cookies can be served warm or cold.
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I made these last week. I didn’t expect them to be so flat, but I also didn’t roll them out and use cookie cutters; I just rolled them into balls. That being said, these are really good! I shared a lot of them because I realized after a couple of nights that maybe coffee cookies aren’t the smartest treat to have at night after the kids are in bed. I’ve had great reviews on them from people who like coffee. Thank you for the recipe! I’ll definitely be making them again!
Hey, I just tried making these. I did not let them sit over night, so that may be the problem. They don’t look anything like yours! Yours are whiter. I used instant coffee. The dough tasted very good, but cooking them they were very runny and burned the edges. After cooking them they taste mainly like cinnamon. I’m going to make a coffee icing. It’s very good. Just powderd sugar, stick of butter 1/4 cup shortening instant coffee pack and milk. I’ll try and make more after they refrigerate tonight and maybe ice them also
Is there anything else I could try, or maybe something I’ve done wrong?
Thanks,
Carrie
I wanted to know how the batter is supposed to come out looking. My batter came out goopy, similar to a cake batter. Is it something I did? Too much liquid or something? I put it in the freezer to freeze so that I can make it in the morning for my mother since she loves coffee and so does my brother.
Thanks for all of this.
The batter should be consistent with a sugar cookie dough, not liquid at all. Sorry, I dont know why yours looked different! 🙁
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Just got the dough out of the fridge (it was there overnight) and it was way too sticky to try and use cookie cutters. The dough was not like typical sugar cookie dough when I made it, but it firmed up in the refrigerator. Unfortunately I couldn’t do cut out cookies so I’m trying to use a melon baller and baking them like that. Wish me luck! Any other ideas to adjust the recipe??
This isn’t a cut-out cookie recipe. I’m guessing the dough isn’t the right consistency for that. Sounds like your melon baller was the right idea.
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Would love to hear about rolling out and cutting part before baking this recipe.
Love your site and recipes – this was super yummy! Has anyone ever tried using tea instead of coffee grounds? Thinking about cutting open a tea bag and using those fines instead and wondering if it would be good.
That sounds like a great idea!
Is there no salt in your recipe?