Best 6 Coffee Shortbread Recipes

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Coffee shortbread is a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of coffee with the buttery goodness of shortbread. Originating in Scotland, this delectable cookie has become a favorite among coffee lovers worldwide. With its crumbly texture and intense coffee aroma, coffee shortbread is the perfect accompaniment to a hot cup of coffee or tea. Whether you are an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating this classic cookie, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a successful baking experience.

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COFFEE SHORTBREAD



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You'll be remembered for these cookies when you serve them for a morning coffee or at a gathering. Melted chips drizzled on top make them look fancy, but they're so easy to make. -Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening, divided
1/2 cup white baking chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars, coffee granules and salt until light and fluffy; gradually beat flour into creamed mixture., On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-in. cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 20-22 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. Repeat with baking chips and remaining shortening. Drizzle over cookies; refrigerate until set. Store between pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

COFFEE SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Make and share this Coffee Shortbread Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 52m

Yield 5 dozen, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
1/2 cup vanilla chocolate chips or 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Cream butter, sugars and coffee granules together; gradually beat in flour and salt.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Cut with floured 2-3 inch cookie cutters; place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes or until set.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • Drizzle with melted chips.

BUTTERSCOTCH-GLAZED COFFEE SHORTBREAD BARS



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Make and share this Butterscotch-Glazed Coffee Shortbread Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h55m

Yield 40 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp. sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon finely ground espresso beans
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon strong-brewed espresso
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 pinch salt
40 chocolate-covered espresso beans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees and position a rack in the center of the oven. Line the bottom of a 9X13" baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Make the shortbread: In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the paddle, beat in the butter with the sugar at medium speed until fluffy and very pale, about 5 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and salt.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the flour with the ground expresso beans. Add the dry ingredients to the mixer in 3 batches, scraping down the side of the bowl and beating just until the dough is combined.
  • Press the dough into the baking pan in an even layer. Spread a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the dough, and using a flat-bottomed glass, smooth the dough into an even layer. Remove the plastic warp and bake the shortbread for about 50 minutes, until very lightly browned on top and firm but not solid to the touch. Transfer the pan to a rack to cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Using a ruler, cut the warm shortbread lengthwise into 8 strips, then cut crosswise into 5 rows. Let the bars cool completely,.
  • Make the glaze: In a small, heavy saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, expresso, corn syrup and salt and bring to a boil over moderate heat, swirling the pan. Boil just until slightly thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes; remove from heat. When the bubbling subsides, immediately pour the hot glaze over the shortbread. Working quickly with a small offset spatula, spread the glaze in an even layer. Using the tip of a lightly oiled paring knife, score the glaze between the cuts, without dragging.
  • Press an expresso bean into the center of each bar. Let cool slightly, then carefully lift out the bars and transfer to a plate.
  • Bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.9, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 20.4, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 0.8

COFFEE SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Something different.

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup finely ground almonds
1 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
¾ cup butter, softened
⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • In large bowl combine almonds, flour, confectioners' sugar and coffee. Cut in the butter and mix together until well blended. Shape dough into a ball, wrap in foil or plastic and refrigerate for at least half an hour.
  • On lightly floured surface roll chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with 2 inch cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet and sprinkle tops with granulated sugar.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven or until edges are just firm. Remove from sheet. Cool cookies on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 32.9 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

COFFEE SHORTBREAD BARS



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Make and share this Coffee Shortbread Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jen in Victoria

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons instant coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/4 cups butter, softened
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Stir the instant coffee and vanilla in a small bowl until well blended; set aside.
  • Mix the flour, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer set at medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until well blended.
  • Beat in coffee mixture, then flour mixture.
  • Beat on low speed until blended.
  • Press firmly into a 13x9 inch pan. Pierce the entire dough at 1-inch intervals with a fork.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are slightly browned.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2006.4, Fat 116.9, SaturatedFat 73.2, Cholesterol 305, Sodium 2182.3, Carbohydrate 220, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 74.2, Protein 21

COFFEE SHORTBREAD



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I bake a lot of cookies for people at and these are one of my most requested shortbread cookies. Any coffee lover will devour these up quickly. These are also great to serve at tea functions because they look so pretty.

Provided by Heather M. Baker

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c butter, softened
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c sugar
2 Tbsp instant coffee crystals
2 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
1/2 c vanilla baking chips, melted

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 305. Lightly grease your cookie sheets and set aside.
  • 2. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, sugar, and coffee granules.
  • 3. Sift your flour and salt together and gradually add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Dough will be a nice brown with coffee specks in it.
  • 4. On a lightly floured work surface, roll dough to 1/4" thickness. Cut with a flower shaped cookie cutter (2-3" size). Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven for 20-22 minutes or until set. Do not let get too brown on top. Remove from oven and cool on wire wracks.
  • 5. After cookies are cooled, drizzle melted semi sweet chocolate across the cookie. Drizzle melted white baking chocolate in opposite direction of semi sweet chocolate. (see picture)

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your shortbread. Look for butter that is at least 82% fat, and use good-quality flour and sugar.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making it light and crumbly.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the shortbread tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help to prevent the shortbread from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the shortbread until the edges are golden brown. The center of the shortbread should be set, but still slightly soft.
  • Let the shortbread cool completely before cutting it. This will help to prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Coffee shortbread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich coffee flavor and crumbly texture, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a sweet snack or dessert, give coffee shortbread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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