Soft coffee cookies

Name: Soft coffee cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: Coffee at room temperature 2 oz; Type 00 flour 3 cups; Sugar 0.6 cup; Butter soft ½ cup; Egg yolks (of a medium egg) 1; Eggs (medium) 1; Baking powder 1 ¼ tsp; Sugar to taste; Powdered sugar to taste

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Makes: 30 pieces
Cost: Low
Note plus resting time (30 minutes)

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Vanessa Gizzi

Soft coffee cookies are such a treat—especially at Italian breakfast tables or during those cozy coffee breaks. They have a moist, almost tender bite that makes them really really good. In Italy, you know, the approach is pretty simple: all the ingredients go into one bowl, mixed by hand. No fancy tools required. And the result? Coffee-flavored cookies that keep their fresh aroma and stay chewy for days. Really. Before baking, a quick roll in sugar gives these cookies a crisp exterior that cracks slightly when bitten, while the middle remains soft and just melts away. The sugar isn't just for show—it adds a golden finish and a bit of crunch that perfectly complements the coffee taste. Whether you call them espresso cookies or a modern twist on traditional Italian treats, they pair beautifully with a cup of strong coffee or even a glass of milk.

Making these chewy coffee cookies is super simple, almost like a trick. There's no need for a rolling pin or chilling the dough; the recipe makes you want to shape the dough by hand, so you can whip up a big batch quickly. The flavor in these coffee-flavored cookies comes from real espresso or strong brewed coffee, giving them a deep, rich taste that stands out even alongside chocolatey options like coffee chocolate chip cookies. In certain Italian regions, some folks might add a hint of cocoa or use dark sugar for a unique twist, but the classic recipe keeps coffee as the main attraction. These are the kind of homemade coffee cookies you'll want to bake in abundance—because they stay soft for days and are perfect for dunking or sharing. Plus, the whole experience is about enjoying the warm smell and the simple, comforting texture each time you take a bite, especially when you need something quick and satisfying. For anyone who appreciates a good, aromatic cookie, these coffee-infused delights make any day feel a bit more special—Italian style. And honestly? Can't go wrong with that.

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients for 30 cookies: Coffee 2 oz (60 ml) - at room temperature; Type 00 flour 3 cups (370 g); Sugar 0.6 cup (120 g); Butter ½ cup (120 g) - soft; Egg yolks 1 - (of a medium egg); Eggs 1 - (medium); Baking powder 1 ¼ tsp (6 g)

for decoration: Sugar to taste; Powdered sugar to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Soft coffee cookies

To prepare the soft coffee cookies, first put the soft butter together with the sugar 1 in a bowl. Use a wooden spoon to work everything 2 until you have obtained a soft and creamy mixture 3.

First, add the egg 4, then mix again, and when it is absorbed, add the yolk. Mix again 5 and add the lukewarm coffee 6.

Incorporate it with the rest of the ingredients 7 and add the flour 8. Mix again 9 to absorb the flour.

Add the baking powder last 10 and mix one last time 11. Cover with plastic wrap 12 and let it rest in the refrigerator for half an hour.

Then take the dough and form walnut-sized balls 13. Roll them first in granulated sugar 14 and then in powdered sugar 15.

Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart 16. You will get about 30. Bake in a preheated static oven at 320°F for 15 minutes. After this time, remove them from the oven 17 and let them cool before transferring them to a serving plate 18.