Shortbread is buttery and crumbly, but let’s be honest—it’s also kind of basic. Enter Espresso Shortbread Cookies, where caffeine meets cookie in a dangerously delicious way. These treats are rich, slightly sweet, and packed with deep coffee flavor. They crumble perfectly but melt in your mouth like a dream. Pair them with a cup of coffee, and you might just transcend reality. Best part? They’re ridiculously easy to make. No fancy skills, no unnecessary ingredients—just coffee, butter, and pure indulgence. So why settle for plain cookies when you can have espresso-infused greatness? Let’s bake something worth craving.
Espresso Shortbread Cookies
Buttery shortbread meets bold espresso. Lightly sweet, crumbly, and just caffeinated enough to justify eating five in a row.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour because structure matters
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened, because rock-hard butter is a nightmare
- ½ cup powdered sugar for that signature melt-in-your-mouth texture
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder the real star of the show
- 1 tsp vanilla extract because plain cookies are depressing
- ½ tsp salt balances the sweetness like a pro
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, espresso powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out dough to ½-inch thickness and cut into shapes.
- Place cookies on the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until edges turn lightly golden.
- Let cool completely before devouring.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Cookie)
- Calories: ~90
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Cookie)
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 3%
- Magnesium: 2%
- Potassium: 2%
- Folate: 3%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use high-quality butter for maximum flavor.
- Sprinkle raw sugar on top before baking for extra crunch.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week—assuming they last that long.
- Want extra indulgence? Dip them in melted chocolate.
