Description
Craving something cozy and caffeinated? These Coffee Sugar Cookies are soft, thick, and infused with rich espresso flavor—perfect for coffee lovers who want their cup of joe in cookie form! Finished with a silky coffee glaze, they’re buttery, aromatic, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast treats, dessert ideas, or easy snack recipes, these cookies are the answer. Great for gifting or pairing with your favorite hot drink, they also fit effortlessly into your list of go-to food ideas for sweet moments.
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons brewed coffee
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and espresso powder. Mix until combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and stir to form dough.
4. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes.
6. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet.
7. Mix powdered sugar and brewed coffee to form glaze. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
8. Let glaze set before serving or storing.
Notes
Chill the dough to ensure your cookies don’t overspread and bake evenly.
Use instant espresso powder for maximum coffee flavor without adding extra liquid.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Coffee cookies, espresso cookie recipe, sugar cookies, easy dessert recipe, breakfast cookies