Best 8 Espresso Bean Shortbread Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a delightful culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to creating the perfect "espresso bean shortbread," a delectable treat that harmoniously blends the rich, bold flavor of espresso with the buttery, crumbly texture of shortbread. In this comprehensive guide, we'll guide you through the process of selecting the finest ingredients, mastering the art of shortbread dough preparation, and discovering the techniques for achieving evenly baked, golden-brown cookies. Along the way, you'll uncover secrets to infusing the distinct flavor of espresso beans into the shortbread, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and let's embark on this culinary adventure, transforming simple ingredients into an extraordinary treat that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ESPRESSO-BEAN SHORTBREAD



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These shortbread cookies are an ideal companion to a well-made cup of coffee.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
2 tablespoons finely ground espresso beans
3 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, stir espresso powder into 2 teaspoons hot water until coffee has dissolved. Add coffee mixture and ground espresso beans to butter mixture; beat to combine.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add to butter mixture, and beat on medium low speed until well combined, about 4 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Shape heaping tablespoons of dough into ovals. Arrange ovals about 1 1/2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Using a wooden skewer dipped in flour, make an indentation in dough lengthwise to achieve the look of a coffee bean. Freeze or refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until cookies are just beginning to brown, 16 to 18 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Store up to 1 week in airtight containers at room temperature.

ESPRESSO SHORTBREAD



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Time 48m

Yield About 20 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup icing sugar
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tsp finely ground espresso beans

Steps:

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and cocoa until well combined. In another bowl, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla and ground coffee beans until lightened and well combined. Mix in the flour and cocoa until a soft dough forms. With your hands, roll the dough into 3/4-inch (2-cm) round balls. Flatten and shape each dough ball into a 1/2-inch (1-cm) thick oblong and place on the baking sheet, leaving a 2-inch (5-cm) space between each cookie. Using the dull side of a dinner knife, score a deep line lengthwise down the centre of each cookie. Chill the cookies in the fridge for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the cookies are slightly firm to the touch and just cooked through. Recipe Options: Make chocolate-dipped espresso shortbread by dipping each baked cookie halfway into a bowl of melted white or dark chocolate. Let the excess chocolate drip away, and then place the cookies on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Store in the fridge until the chocolate is set before serving.

CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO SHORTBREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups (1 pound) unsalted butter at room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer, beat the butter with the flat paddle attachment on the medium speed until creamy. Add the sugar gradually and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. In another bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, espresso powder and salt. Add to the creamed mixture and beat on low speed until incorporated. Scrape the soft dough onto a large piece of plastic wrap and gather together into a ball. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, or until firm enough to roll out. You may chill it overnight; just let it soften a bit at room temperature before proceeding. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out cookies with a cookie cutter of your choice. These baking instructions are for 3-inch cookies. If you make small cookies, reduce the baking time, larger cookies will require a longer baking time. Reroll any extra dough and cut out as many cookies as possible. Transfer the cookies to the prepared pans, keeping them at least 1-inch apart. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pans front to back halfway through the baking time. These cookies are so dark that it is impossible to see if they are beginning to color. Use the time suggested and check to see if the edges and bottoms are completely dry. You should be able to lift a cookie up with a spatula to peek at the bottom; the cookie should be baked enough to remain stiff and not break. Set the pans directly on a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes. Then remove the cookies to the rack and cool completely. The sheet pans must be cooled completely between uses, but you will probably be able to reuse the parchment. The cookies are best eaten within 1 week; store them at room temperature in an airtight container.

ESPRESSO SHORTBREAD



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Provided by The Hearty Boys

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 to 12 large shortbread wedges

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 sticks butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons espresso powder
1/4 cup espresso beans, roughly ground

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix for 30 seconds. Next add the flour and espresso powder and mix until the dough is smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Spray the shortbread pan with cooking spray and scatter the ground espresso across the bottom of the pan. Gently press the dough evenly into the espresso covered pan. Place the pan into the top half of the oven and bake until the shortbread is set, about 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 15 minutes.
  • Using a sharp paring knife score the top of the still warm but cooling short bread. Cut in any size you prefer, we like 2 inch squares. Run a butter knife around the edge of the pan and invert onto a cutting board. Give 1 sharp rap and the shortbread will release from the pan. Let cool an additional 10 minutes and slice along the scored lines.

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.

ESPRESSO SHORTBREAD



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From the show Party Line with Dan and Steve, these have gotten rave reviews! A Spanish touch to the Scottish shortbread! Spanish, British, New England

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 9-12 shortbread cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup butter, room temperature (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons espresso powder
1/4 cup espresso beans, coarsely ground

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • First, cream the butter and sugar together until it's light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix for about 30 seconds. Then add the flour and espresso powder and mix until dough is smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Spray a 9"x9" pan with cooking spray and scatter the ground espresso across the bottom of the pan. Gently press dough evenly into the espresso covered pan. Place pan into the top part of the oven and bake until shortbread is set, about 17 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool about 15 minutes.
  • Using a sharp knife, score the top of the still warm short bread. Cut in 2" squares(or how you like). Run a butter knife around the edge of the pan and invert onto a cutting board. Give a sharp rap and the shortbread will release from the pan. Let it cool aobut 10 more minutes and slice along the scored lines. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.9, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 109.6, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 11.2, Protein 2.4

ESPRESSO SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Perk up our Basic Shortbread Wedges with this espresso flavored variation.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup confectioners’ or granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
2 tablespoons espresso powder

Steps:

  • Butter an 8 1/2-inch cake or springform pan; set aside. Sift together flour and salt into a small bowl; set aside. Place butter in bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Cream until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add sugar, and continue to beat until very light in color and fluffy, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, about 2 minutes more. Add vanilla, if using. Dissolve 2 tablespoons espresso powder in 1 teaspoon hot water. Add mixture to creamed butter-and-sugar mixture with vanilla, before adding flour. Add flour mixture, and combine on low speed, scraping with spatula if necessary, until flour is just incorporated and dough sticks together when squeezed with fingers.
  • Pat dough into prepared pan. If rolling out dough to cut into shapes, form into a flat disk; wrap in plastic. Chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Roll dough out 1/4 inch thick. Cut into ovals with 2-inch cutter. Score a line down the middle with the back of a knife; chill.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Bake until firm, about 20 minutes.

ESPRESSO SHORTBREAD



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This crisp and buttery Espresso Shortbread is flecked with ground espresso beans and dipped in a coffee glaze...the perfect treat for any coffee lover.

Provided by cosmic cookie

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 16 cookies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, cold
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground espresso beans
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Cut the butter into cubes.
  • Place all of the shortbread ingredients in the bowl of your food processor. (You can also use a mixer, or just work the butter in with your fingers.).
  • Blend until the mixture looks sandy and dry. Turn the mixture out onto a flat surface and keep pressing until the dough comes together.
  • Lightly flour your surface and roll the shortbread into a 1/2 inch thick square. It will be roughly 5.5 x 5.5 inches.
  • Cut in half horizontally, and then cut each half into eight fingers (16 cookies total).
  • You can also use cookie cutters to cut into shapes.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet spacing an inch apart. There is no need to grease the pan.
  • Refrigerate the shortbread for about 20 minutes.
  • In the meantime, preheat your oven to 350ºF.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until the edges are golden. If some of the cookies have spread a bit and you want them all to look identical, you can trim them as soon as you take them out of the oven.
  • Let the shortbread cool.
  • Place the powdered sugar, instant espresso powder and milk in a small bowl and mix until smooth.
  • If the glaze is too thick add an bit of extra milk or water a half teaspoon at a time, until you get the desired consistency.
  • Dip half the shortbread into the glaze. You can also drizzle the glaze over the baked shortbread.
  • Allow the glaze to harden.
  • Store in an airtight container in a single layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 87.7, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 6.8, Protein 0.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality espresso beans for the best flavor.
  • Grind the espresso beans finely, but not too finely, or the cookies will be bitter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help the cookies be chewy and tender.
  • Add the espresso powder to the creamed butter and sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Gradually add the flour to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix, or the cookies will be tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown.
  • Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.

Conclusion:

Espresso bean shortbread cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With their rich coffee flavor and crumbly texture, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're enjoying them with a cup of coffee or tea, or simply as a snack, espresso bean shortbread cookies are sure to please.

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