Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Espresso Shortbread Cookies, where rich espresso flavor meets the sweetness of chocolate toffee bits. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual afternoon snacks to elegant dessert tables. Their tender crumb and aromatic coffee notes will surely impress your guests and become a staple in your baking collection. Plus, with a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar, they look as good as they taste! Easy to prepare and versatile enough for year-round enjoyment, these cookies are a must-try for any baking enthusiast.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon boiling water
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 chocolate-covered toffee bar (3.5–4 ounces, finely chopped)
Instructions
- Dissolve the espresso powder in boiling water in a small bowl.
- In an electric mixer, cream together room temperature butter and confectioners’ sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and espresso mixture until well combined.
- Gradually add flour while mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in the chocolate toffee bits using a spatula.
- Transfer dough to a gallon-size zipper-lock bag, roll into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick, and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chilled dough into desired shapes and poke holes with a fork.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Dust with confectioners’ sugar while still hot and cool completely on a wire rack before storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For a bolder flavor, use high-quality instant espresso. Customize by adding nuts or spices according to preference. To make gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend.