Description
Delight in these Irish Coffee Cookies, a perfect blend of rich coffee flavor with a hint of Irish whiskey, baked to soft, golden perfection. These cookies are ideal for coffee lovers looking for a unique treat that combines a classic Irish twist with sweet, buttery cookie goodness.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant coffee granules
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp Irish whiskey (or strong brewed coffee)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps develop the cookie’s texture.
- Add Egg and Whiskey: Beat in the egg thoroughly, followed by mixing in the Irish whiskey or strong brewed coffee until well combined to infuse the cookie with classic Irish coffee flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, instant coffee granules, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and coffee flavor throughout the dough.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing carefully until a smooth dough forms, taking care not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until they are golden around the edges but remain soft in the center, achieving the perfect chewy texture.
- Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on wire racks before serving, which helps them set and enhances flavor.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute Irish whiskey with additional strong brewed coffee.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better dough texture.
- Do not overbake the cookies to keep them soft inside.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
