Coffee Bean Cookies Recipes

COFFEE BEAN COOKIES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl cream together the room temperature butter and the powdered sugar using a whisk. Add the egg yolk and room temperature ristretto (espresso) coffee and whisk to combine.
• Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and vanilla powder and add to the bowl. Fold everything together with a rubber spatula and pour onto a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly just to make sure there are no flour pockets and everything is well combined. Shape into a ball and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for one hour.
• Remove from the refrigerator and take off the plastic. Divide in half or quarters (depending on your table size) and roll out a log about 2 cm in diameter. Cut pieces out every 1.5 cm. You'll be able to make about 36-40 total cookies.
• Roll a piece into a ball between your palms in a circular motion. Then roll between your palms once in an up down motion to turn the ball into an oval. Use your thumb and forefinger to squash the ends flat, and place the cookies on a silicone or parchment lined baking tray.
• Use a very thin knife to bisect the cookie balls a little less than half way down. If you don't have a super thin knife, then don't go as deep.
• Place the tray into the freezer for 15 minutes. Preheat your oven to 165 Celsius on convection.
• Take the cookies tray out of the freezer and place in the oven about 20 cm (8 inches) from the top. Bake for 12 minutes exactly, then remove the tray and place on your counter top. Let rest for 5 minutes before removing them from the tray.

COFFEE BEAN COOKIES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 340F (170C).In a small bowl whisk instant coffee and hot water. Set aside.In a large bowl, cream together butter and icing sugar. Add egg yolk and stir until combined. Add coffee and whisk until combined. Sift in flour, cornstarch, cocoa powder and salt. Stir until incorporated and dough is formed. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.Scoop out 1 teaspoon of the dough and roll then using your palms, shape them gently into an oval. Arrange then on a baking tray lined with a parchment paper. Then, using a toothpick or a back of a knife press it gently along the diameter of the oval.Freeze for 10 minutes or refrigerate for 30 minutes.Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.Notes:Is cornstarch and corn flour the same?I am often asked by European visitors if cornstarch and corn flour are the same thing. Yes, cornstarch and corn flour are the same thing. The term "Cornstrach" is used in north America, while "corn flour" is used in Europe and Asia. But in America the term corn flour refers to finely ground cornmeal, so it's important not to get confused.What can we use instead of cornstarch?Cornflour gives cookies a "melt in your mouth" effect. If you do not have cornstarch on hand, you can use the same amount of all-purpose flour or cakr flour.What kind of coffee can we use?To make coffee bean cookies you can use instant coffee or if you don't have instant coffee, you can use 2 tablespoons of brewed coffee or same amount of espresso.How long can we store the cookies?The cookies can be stored in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 5 days.Can we make coffee bean cookies ahead of time?These cookies can be made ahead of time. You can prepare the dough, shape into coffee beans as described in the recipe and freeze in for up to 2 months. Then, defrost in the refrigerator overnight and bake as described in the recipe.More Cookie Recipes:Melt in Your Mouth Butter CookiesFrench MacaronsFudgy Brownie Cookies3-Ingredient Coconut CookiesChocolate Crinkle Cookies

COFFEE BEAN COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. In a small bowl stir together coffee crystals and milk until crystals dissolve; set aside.
• 2. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl beat butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, vanilla, and the milk mixture. Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Cover and chill dough about one hour or until easy to handle.
• 3. Shape dough into one inch balls. Shape balls into ovals. Press the thin edge of a wooden spoon (or a chopstick) lengthwise into the top of each oval., forming an indent that resembles those found on coffee beans. Place on inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
• 4. Bake in a 350 F oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.