Coffee Shortbread Recipe
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Coffee Shortbread

By: Dixie Terry 
"'You'll be remembered for these cookies when you serve them for a morning coffee or at a gathering,' predicts Dixie Terry, Marion, Illinois. 'Melted chips drizzled on top make them look fancy, but they're so easy to make.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 1/2 cup vanilla or white chips, melted

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugars and coffee granules. Gradually beat in flour and salt.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-in. to 3-in. cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 300 degrees F for 20-22 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Drizzle with melted chips.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2009 by Jenn   view full review
As other reviewers have pointed out, these have a really strong, rich flavour, but they're...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by larkspur   view full review
First of all, I want to say that I am not a fan of coffee, but I loved these cookies! They are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2010 by At Witts End   view full review
I came across this recipe over the summer while looking for a cookie recipe that didn't use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by OliviaR   view full review
I really liked these cookies. They are REALLY rich so instead of just drizzling the cookies a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by AskGramma   view full review
This recipe has become one of my signature cookies despite a love-hate realtionship with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2008 by Tricia Jaeger   view full review
I don't like coffee but I'm starting to sort of like coffee-flavored things. It all started...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2009 by momofthreekids   view full review
I can't decide on if I like these or not. They aren't horrible but they aren't super yummy. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by shauna   view full review
fabulous cookie and very rich. they really are simple but look pretty. i made some for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2011 by dulkong   view full review
I wasn't sure how I'd feel about these cookies since I don't drink coffee, but I'm glad I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2009 by Kari Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
very very good! making the second batch now -I also had to chill the dough for an hour before...

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