{"id":51531,"date":"2025-10-20T04:58:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T04:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=51531"},"modified":"2025-10-20T05:00:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T05:00:56","slug":"coffee-sugar-cookies-sugar-cookies-with-espresso-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/coffee-sugar-cookies-sugar-cookies-with-espresso-twist\/","title":{"rendered":"Coffee Sugar Cookies \u2014 Classic Sugar Cookies with an Espresso Twist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Coffee Sugar Cookies<\/strong> start this piece with a punch of espresso and a hug of sugar \u2014 the kind of cookie that turns your kitchen into a cozy caf\u00e9. If you love the smell of fresh coffee and crave a soft cookie you can dunk, this recipe delivers. Read on for the why, the how, and all the little tricks that make these bakery-level cookies possible at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why these Coffee Sugar Cookies are irresistible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes these cookies so addictive? First, they marry the rich bitterness of coffee with classic sweet sugar-cookie comfort. The dough stays soft because we use a mix of butter and oil, which creates a tender crumb that doesn\u2019t harden the way traditional sugar cookies do. Add a shiny espresso glaze on top and you get contrast \u2014 a sugary finish with real coffee depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask yourself: do you want a cookie that\u2019s soft enough to melt in your mouth but sturdy enough to dunk into a latte? If yes, this is your cookie. If no \u2014 are you even human? \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you enjoy <strong>Coffee Sweets<\/strong>, these cookies fit right into that category: elevated, sophisticated, and surprisingly simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you\u2019ll need (ingredients + why they matter)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a concise list with short notes so you know why each ingredient matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>All-purpose flour<\/strong> \u2014 gives structure without being cakey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baking soda + cream of tartar<\/strong> \u2014 lift and that classic sugar-cookie tang.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unsalted butter<\/strong> (room temp) \u2014 flavor and richness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vegetable oil<\/strong> \u2014 keeps cookies ultra-soft for days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Granulated sugar<\/strong> \u2014 slight crisp on the edge and sweetness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confectioners\u2019 sugar<\/strong> \u2014 adds velvety texture to dough and makes the glaze silky.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eggs<\/strong> (room temp) \u2014 binder and moisture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vanilla extract<\/strong> \u2014 warms and balances coffee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freshly ground coffee<\/strong> (espresso-fine) \u2014 speckles of flavor in the dough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee<\/strong> (for glaze) \u2014 the espresso hit that defines the cookie.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro tip: using <strong>freshly ground coffee<\/strong> changes the game. Pre-ground tastes flat after a few days. FYI, grind just before baking for best aroma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick how-to (simple steps)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Short and sweet\u2014follow these steps for perfect results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C). Line baking sheets with parchment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whisk dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cream of tartar; set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cream butter, oil, granulated sugar, and confectioners\u2019 sugar until light and pale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and the espresso-fine grounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scoop 2-tablespoon mounds onto prepared sheets, 1 inch apart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake 8\u201310 minutes until edges just begin to brown. Let cool 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix confectioners\u2019 sugar with a tablespoon or two of strong coffee to make a drizzle-able glaze; spoon over cookies when slightly warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it. See? Not rocket science. But the results? Chef\u2019s kiss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The story behind the cookie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I first tested this concept because I wanted to gift cookies to a barista friend who\u2019s impossible to impress. I wanted something coffee-centric but not bitter \u2014 soft, not crunchy \u2014 and with a glossy finish like a coffee shop treat. After a few tweaks (more oil, less creaming, espresso in the glaze), the cookies got rave reviews, and the barista started accepting pre-orders. That\u2019s when I knew the formula worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This cookie lives at the intersection of classic <strong>Sugar Cookies Recipe<\/strong> nostalgia and <strong>Coffee Cookies Recipe<\/strong> sophistication. It\u2019s comfort food with a double shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro tips for bakery-style results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use freshly ground espresso<\/strong> for full aroma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t overbeat the butter and sugar<\/strong>\u2014beat until pale, not until fluffy. Overbeating can dry the dough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mix dry ingredients in thirds<\/strong> to avoid overmixing and to keep the texture tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pull at just the right time<\/strong>\u2014edges lightly golden, center still soft. They finish setting on the sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drizzle glaze while cookies are warm<\/strong> for a slight soak; wait until cooled completely if you want a shiny, set glaze.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freeze unbaked scoops<\/strong> on a tray, then store in a bag for fresh-baked cookies in minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bold tip:<\/strong> <strong>Always let the cookies cool a few minutes before glazing<\/strong>\u2014glaze will sink in if the cookie\u2019s piping hot and won\u2019t set properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Coffee-Sugar-Cookies-\u2014-Classic-Sugar-Cookies-with-an-Espresso-Twist-2.webp\" alt=\"Stack of round espresso-glazed sugar cookies on a wooden board, with scattered coffee beans and a drizzle of glaze, Coffee Sugar Cookies.\" class=\"wp-image-51534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Coffee-Sugar-Cookies-\u2014-Classic-Sugar-Cookies-with-an-Espresso-Twist-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Coffee-Sugar-Cookies-\u2014-Classic-Sugar-Cookies-with-an-Espresso-Twist-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Coffee-Sugar-Cookies-\u2014-Classic-Sugar-Cookies-with-an-Espresso-Twist-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Coffee-Sugar-Cookies-\u2014-Classic-Sugar-Cookies-with-an-Espresso-Twist-2-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations to try (make it your own)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mocha twist:<\/strong> add 2 tbsp cocoa to dry mix and use chocolate espresso in the glaze.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cardamom or cinnamon:<\/strong> add a pinch for warm spice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Citrus coffee cookie:<\/strong> stir in a teaspoon of orange zest \u2014 surprisingly awesome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gluten-free:<\/strong> swap a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vegan:<\/strong> use flax eggs, vegan butter, and plant-based milk for glaze.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love experimenting with <strong>Cookies Flavors Ideas<\/strong>, this cookie plays well with all sorts of add-ins: chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of sea salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to serve (best pairings)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These cookies shine with coffee, obviously. Serve with a cappuccino, pour-over, or even a chilled coffee cocktail. They also pair beautifully with vanilla ice cream\u2014drop a warm cookie on a scoop and watch the magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a party, arrange them on a platter with biscotti and shortbread; they\u2019ll balance sweeter items and add a grown-up coffee note. If you want to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/white-chocolate-almond-amaretto-cheesecake-almond-roca-cheesecake-twist\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"259\">Eat Dessert<\/a><\/strong> with a glass of dessert wine, try a tawny port \u2014 the roasted cocoa notes pair splendidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storing and make-ahead tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Room temp:<\/strong> Airtight container for up to 4 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freezing:<\/strong> Freeze baked cookies in a single layer, then stack with parchment. Up to 3 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unbaked dough:<\/strong> Scoop and freeze dough balls; bake from frozen (add 1\u20132 minutes).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Glaze storage:<\/strong> Keep glaze in fridge for 4\u20135 days; re-whisk before using.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> If cookies lose softness, pop them in the microwave with a damp paper towel for 6\u20138 seconds to revive their tender texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs (fast answers)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1760935458487\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I use instant espresso powder?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Use about <strong>\u00bd<\/strong> the amount compared to ground beans since the flavor concentrates. Dissolve it in a tiny bit of warm water before adding.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1760935466749\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Why both granulated and confectioners\u2019 sugar?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Granulated sugar creates a slight edge; confectioners\u2019 sugar keeps the inside tender. The combo gives the best texture.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1760935472704\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I skip the glaze?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Sure. The cookies themselves are delicious; the glaze adds that signature <strong>espresso-glazed<\/strong> finish and a flavor boost.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1760935478604\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Will these cookies spread a lot?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No\u2014they keep their shape fairly well thanks to the cream of tartar and limited creaming.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving occasions &amp; presentation ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make a coffee-cookie tower for brunch or a bridal shower.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pack them in boxes as homemade gifts \u2014 tie with twine and a small espresso bean on top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use smaller scoops for cocktail parties \u2014 they\u2019re bite-sized and classy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plate with a small espresso shot for a \u201ccookie &amp; coffee pairing\u201d station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re curating a dessert table, mix these with other <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/moist-chocolate-pumpkin-bread-how-to-make-chocolate-pumpkin-bread\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"258\">Baking Sweets \u2014<\/a> think mini financiers, lemon bars, and chocolate-dipped biscotti \u2014 for variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Coffee-Sugar-Cookies-\u2014-Classic-Sugar-Cookies-with-an-Espresso-Twist-3.webp\" alt=\"Stack of round espresso-glazed sugar cookies on a wooden board, with scattered coffee beans and a drizzle of glaze.\" class=\"wp-image-51535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Coffee-Sugar-Cookies-\u2014-Classic-Sugar-Cookies-with-an-Espresso-Twist-3.webp 1024w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Coffee-Sugar-Cookies-\u2014-Classic-Sugar-Cookies-with-an-Espresso-Twist-3-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Coffee-Sugar-Cookies-\u2014-Classic-Sugar-Cookies-with-an-Espresso-Twist-3-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Coffee-Sugar-Cookies-\u2014-Classic-Sugar-Cookies-with-an-Espresso-Twist-3-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These cookies sit perfectly in the world of <strong>Coffee Cookies<\/strong> and <strong>Coffee Sweets<\/strong> \u2014 classic yet contemporary, sweet yet sophisticated. They\u2019re an easy win for cookie swaps, holiday trays, or lazy Sunday baking. Plus, they pair beautifully with morning coffee or an after-dinner espresso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you try them, consider sharing a version with a small change (citrus, spice, or chocolate) \u2014 tweaking recipes is half the fun. And if you\u2019re into <strong>Sweets Treats<\/strong>, this one deserves a spot in your rotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to bake? Grab your beans, preheat the oven, and let the kitchen smell glorious. You\u2019ll be eating cookies in no time \u2014 and probably sharing them, because these disappear fast. 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Star\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t<\/i>\t<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-label\"><span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\" class=\"rating-label\">No reviews<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-details\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"author\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-author-name\">Jennifer<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"prep-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTotal Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-total-time\">25 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"yield\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-cutlery\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYield:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-yield\"><span data-amount=\"34\">34<\/span> cookies <span class=\"tasty-recipes-yield-scale\"><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span>x<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"category\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-folder\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCategory:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-category\">Dessert<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-button-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<a class=\"button tasty-recipes-print-button tasty-recipes-no-print\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/coffee-sugar-cookies-sugar-cookies-with-espresso-twist\/print\/51532\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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They stay soft, hold their shape well, and deliver a pleasant, aromatic coffee note in every bite.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-label\">Scale<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button tasty-recipes-scale-button-active\" data-amount=\"1\" type=\"button\">1x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"2\" type=\"button\">2x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"3\" type=\"button\">3x<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><strong>For the cookies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0e5fc80bf4\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0e5fc80bf4\" aria-label=\"4 1\/2 cups (about 576 g) all-purpose flour\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0e5fc80bf4\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"4.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">4 1\/2 cups<\/span> (about <span data-amount=\"576\" data-unit=\"g\">576 g<\/span>) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0e5fc80c05\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0e5fc80c05\" aria-label=\"1 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name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0e5fc80c6a\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0e5fc80c6a\" aria-label=\"2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0e5fc80c6a\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">2 teaspoons<\/span> pure vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0e5fc80c75\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0e5fc80c75\" aria-label=\"1\/4 cup finely ground fresh coffee beans (espresso grind works great)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0e5fc80c75\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/4 cup<\/span> finely ground fresh coffee beans (espresso grind works great)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the coffee glaze (optional)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0e5fc80c88\" 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Set the oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C). Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">Whisk the dry elements. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Whisk to blend and set aside.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">Cream fats and sugars. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar together until the mixture lightens slightly and becomes smooth.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Add eggs and flavor. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Mix in the finely ground coffee until evenly distributed \u2014 the dough will take on a subtle mocha aroma and tiny specks of grounds.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Bring dough together. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients just until everything comes together. Avoid overworking the dough to keep the cookies tender.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">Portion the cookies. Drop rounded tablespoons (or use a 2-tablespoon scoop) of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Press each mound lightly if you prefer a flatter cookie.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">Bake. Bake for 8\u201310 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden and the centers look set. The cookies will firm up as they cool.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-8\">Cool. Transfer the baked cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely before glazing.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-9\">Make the glaze (if using). Whisk the powdered sugar with the brewed coffee until smooth and drizzle-able. Add a teaspoon more coffee if the glaze is too thick, or more powdered sugar if it\u2019s too runny.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-10\">Finish. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies and allow it to set for 15\u201320 minutes before stacking or storing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Tips &amp; Variations<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Stronger coffee flavor: Replace 1 tablespoon of the brewed coffee in the glaze with espresso for a punchier finish, or increase the grounds in the dough slightly.<\/li>\n<li>No grounds texture: If you prefer no specks in your cookies, dissolve 1\u20132 teaspoons of instant espresso powder into the vanilla (or a tablespoon of warm water) and add that instead of ground beans.<\/li>\n<li>Make-ahead: The dough can be formed into a log, wrapped, and chilled for up to 48 hours. Slice and bake directly from the fridge (add 1\u20132 minutes to bake time).<\/li>\n<li>Keeping cookies soft: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread or a piece of apple to help retain moisture for a few days.<\/li>\n<li>Glaze alternatives: Swap the coffee in the glaze for milk and omit the coffee grounds for plain glazed sugar cookies, or add a pinch of cocoa for mocha glaze.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Glazed cookies last best in a single layer so the glaze won\u2019t stick\u2014refrigerate if your kitchen is very warm, and bring them back to room temperature before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-nutrition\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Serving Size:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-serving-size\">1 cookie<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Calories:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-calories\">180<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Sugar:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-sugar\">10g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Sodium:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-sodium\">80mg<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Fat:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-fat\">10g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Saturated Fat:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-saturated-fat\">4g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Unsaturated Fat:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-unsaturated-fat\">5g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Trans Fat:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-trans-fat\">0g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Carbohydrates:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-carbohydrates\">20g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Fiber:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-fiber\">1g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Protein:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-protein\">2g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Cholesterol:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-cholesterol\">25mg<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t<footer class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-footer\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-footer-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"svg-instagram\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-instagram\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-footer-copy\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-heading-color.color h3-transform.text-transform footer-heading.innerText\">Did you make this recipe?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-description-color.color footer-description.innerHTML\"><p>Share a photo and tag us \u2014 we can&#8217;t wait to see what you&#8217;ve made!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coffee Sugar Cookies start this piece with a punch of espresso and a hug of sugar \u2014 the kind of cookie that turns your kitchen into a cozy caf\u00e9. 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