Come enjoy coffee Christmas cookies, where each bite is a delightful taste explosion. I am sure you know how the warm, inviting aroma of freshly brewed coffee could blend with the sweet crunchiness of a Christmas cookie. I Love making these wonderful gifts.
You might be asking yourself: “Why mix coffee and cookies?” Umm, Why not?
Let’s check out some coffee Christmas cookies and decorating ideas for them. Your cookies will stand out, package them creatively, and turn heads with every batch you share.
Table Of Contents:
- Coffee Christmas Cookies – A Festive Treat for the Holiday Season
- Coffee-Infused Cookie Recipes
- Simple Ways to Decorate and Package Coffee Christmas Cookies
- FAQs Coffee Christmas Cookies
- What are the best ingredients to use when making coffee-flavored Christmas cookies?
- How can I make sure my coffee-flavored Christmas cookies turn out moist and delicious?
- What type of icing pairs best with coffee-flavored Christmas cookies?
- Are there any special techniques for decorating coffee-flavored Christmas cookies?
- Are there any tips for storing freshly baked coffee-flavored Christmas cookies?
- In a Nut Shell or Coffee Bean
Coffee Christmas Cookies – A Festive Treat for the Holiday Season
Baking cookies during the holidays is a tradition that fills your home with an inviting aroma. These coffee-infused delights will add a new twist to traditional favorites.
The magic begins when you blend coffee or espresso into your cookie dough. This creates an intoxicating aroma and flavor profile that marries beautifully with other ingredients such as dark chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla, etc.
The Magic Blend of Holiday Spirit and Coffee Flavors
Imagine biting into a cookie that captures your favorite coffee flavors! The rich aroma wafting from freshly baked treats is sure to evoke warm memories and create new ones. Combining traditional cookie recipes with distinct coffee notes adds an unexpected twist that can delight caffeine enthusiasts and sweet-toothed individuals.
A Dash of Espresso Powder Amplifies Flavor
One expert tip is adding espresso powder to your recipe. Just like how salt enhances sweetness, a hint of bitterness from espresso amplifies chocolatey goodness, making each bite more intense and satisfying.
If you’re using this trick on a sugar cookie or brown sugar cookie base, cream the butter (unsalted) well before mixing it with other ingredients. To soften butter properly without melting it can be tricky, but here’s an easy guide on how to do so effectively.
Baking Time Matters: Aim for Golden Brown Goodness.
A perfect golden brown color signals they’re done right. Baking time matters too – our Coffee Cookies with Baileys Frosting bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until their edges turn perfectly golden brown – usually around 12 minutes, depending on size. It’s best practice for aesthetics and texture because slightly underbaked cookies tend to stay fresh longer.
Once they’re baked, let your coffee Christmas cookies cool completely before frosting or storing.
Adding That Festive Touch
Though frosting is optional, it certainly brings a festive touch and an extra layer of flavor.
Baileys Coffee Buttercream
Ingredients:
1 cup butter – room temp softened
4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon finely ground coffee
3 Tablespoons Bailey’s Irish Cream
1 and 1/2 Tablespoons strong black coffee, cooled to room temperature
pinch of salt
Make the frosting:
Mixer fitted with a paddle, beat the butter at medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar, coffee powder, Baileys, and coffee.
Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to medium-high speed and beat for 2 full minutes.
Add up to 1/2 cup more confectioners’ sugar if the frosting is too thin or another Tablespoon of Baileys if the frosting is too thick. Add a touch of salt if the frosting is too sweet.
** Substitute bourbon, Kahlua, or any spirit in this frosting recipe.. experiment.
Go all out this Christmas!
Coffee-Infused Cookie Recipes
When the holiday season rolls around, nothing spreads cheer like homemade cookies. And for those of us who can’t get enough coffee in our lives, why not combine these two joys?
With a dash of creativity and some key ingredients, you can bake up fancy coffee Christmas cookies for eating and sharing.
Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies
This recipe is sure to be a party pleaser. It perfectly blends together flavors that tantalize the taste buds.
The secret ingredient here is espresso powder – it lends a rich depth to the classic chocolate chip cookie recipe. It’s just like adding salt to caramel; something about the combination makes both tastes shine brighter.
Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Put parchment paper or a mat on your baking sheet.
- Cream room temperature butter and the sugars. You want the mixture to be fluffy and well combined.
- Add egg and vanilla extract to the above mixture at room temperature and continue to mix until everything is well incorporated.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and espresso powder until the dry ingredients are evenly combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until the dough combines. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips,
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Chill for 1/2 hour ( this helps keep their shape.)
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Once done, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing.
Give these recipes a try this holiday season. You may find they are exactly what you need to add extra festivity to your celebrations.
Coffee Sugar Cookies
If you’re craving the sweet nostalgia of sugar cookies but want a new twist, then these classic coffee sugar cookies are for you. They pack all the delightful flavor and texture of traditional holiday treats with an unexpected hint of coffee.
Baking the Perfect Coffee Sugar Cookies
Perfect Coffee Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:
- 3 cups flour(all-purpose)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup butter (unsalted) at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
Instructions:
Step 1: Cream Butter and Sugar
Beat the butter and salt at medium speed for about a minute. Scrape down the bowl. Add sugar, espresso powder and beat till smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
Step 2: Adding the Dry Ingredients
Combine all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mix to the creamed mix while stirring gently. Be patient during this step to ensure an even distribution of ingredients in the dough.
Add a little of the flour at a time with the mixer on low. Stop to scrape your bowl. The dough will form a ball around the paddle. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and press it into a 1-inch thick disk. Chill for 30 minutes to an hour before rolling.
Step 3: Shaping and Baking
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll the dough to about a ¼ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use additional flour as needed to prevent sticking. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Re-roll the remaining dough and continue cutting.
Arrange cookies on baking sheets about 1 inch apart. Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Bake one sheet at a time in the middle of the oven for about 7-10 minutes. How cookies look in the oven is more important than time since each oven is different. These cookies should be puffy.
Step 4: Cooling and Decorating
Once done, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on wire racks.
If desired, you can frost and decorate the cookies with candied sugar and chocolate chips, dip them in chocolate or white chocolate, or other decorations once they have cooled. Try the Coffee drizzle below.
These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether enjoyed plain or beautifully decorated!
A Sweet Finish: Coffee Drizzle
The final touch to these heavenly cookies is a coffee drizzle. Adding a coffee glaze made from dissolving granules in water and stirring with powdered sugar gives these cookies an extra layer of sweetness to complement their bold flavor.
Just imagine biting into one; first, you feel the crispness of golden brown edges. Then, soft interiors meet your taste buds, all crowned with a subtly sweet, unforgettable finish.
Coffee Biscotti
Ingredients
½ cup butter softened
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
½ cup coffee ground coarse
⅓ cup flour (spoon and level)
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup roasted hazelnuts skinned
¾ cup chopped dark chocolate
Instructions:
- Preheat – 350ºF and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla until pale. Adding eggs one at a time.
- Stir the sifted flour mixture (reserve a few tablespoons) into the butter mixture and ground coffee, hazelnuts, and chocolate.
- Mix well. If the dough is sticky, add the reserved flour.
- Knead lightly and form into two logs about 10in long on the baking tray and pat down to about approx ½ inch thick.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Cool completely – about 1 hour.
- Then rebake
- Reheat the oven to 300ºF. Line two baking trays with baking paper.
- Using a serrated knife, cut logs into approx. ⅓ inch slices and arrange cut side down on baking trays.
- Bake for 15 minutes until firm to touch.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Decorate with the coffee drizzle, dip in chocolate, or leave plain.
These are so delicious!
Gingerbread coffee cookies
Ingredients
3 ¼ cups ) flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground coffee ( choose a flavor-filled bright light roast like a fruity Ethiopian coffee)
6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter
¾ cup brown sugar
1 egg
½ cup honey
- Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon. Stir in the coffee.
- Beat together butter, brown sugar, and egg until well combined and lightened in color. Scrape down the sides.
- Add honey and mix on medium speed
- Add dry ingredients, and mix on low speed until completely incorporated.
- Scrape the dough out onto plastic wrap. Cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight or for up to 3 days.
- Cool room temperature before using.
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough.
- Place half of the dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Roll dough – ¼ inch thick, then cut out with your desired cookie cutter.
- Transfer cookies to a baking sheet spaced a little bit apart.
- Bake for 8-11 minutes – 8 minutes for softer cookies or longer for more crispy cookies.
- Remove cookies and cool completely before decorating.
Simple Ways to Decorate and Package Coffee Christmas Cookies
Decking out your coffee Christmas cookies with a dusting of powdered sugar or an artistic drizzle of instant espresso glaze can make them the star attraction at any holiday gathering. However, the possibilities for these treats are endless. For a unique present, why not make these goodies into cheerful presents that will surely bring cheer to the recipient?
Packaging Ideas for Gifting Cookies
To start off, consider using plastic wrap as a simple yet effective packaging material. Not only does it let the beauty of your cookies shine through, but it also keeps them fresh longer. Upgrade this basic package, tie it up with ribbons, and attach handmade tags or a recipe card.
Airtight containers are another excellent choice for storing and gifting cookies. They help keep baked goods crisp and delicious while providing sturdy protection during transportation. Add some festive stickers or labels.
If you’re feeling crafty, create custom cookie boxes from cardstock paper decorated in festive prints and colors; they’ll look great under any Christmas tree.
When gifting your beautifully decorated cookies, consider including a note with the recipe or sharing fun facts about coffee’s role in enhancing flavor profiles in baked goods. It’s an extra touch that shares your love for baking and coffee.
The secret to nailing the perfect gift packaging. It’s all about choosing the right wrapping paper, adding a thoughtful note, and topping it off with an eye-catching bow or ribbon. But remember, it’s not just what you wrap but how you wrap that makes your present truly special.
FAQs Coffee Christmas Cookies
What are the best ingredients to use when making coffee-flavored Christmas cookies?
Premium coffee or espresso powder, high-quality unsalted butter, and the best vanilla extract make for top-notch coffee Christmas cookies.
How can I make sure my coffee-flavored Christmas cookies turn out moist and delicious?
Avoid over-baking. Cookies continue cooking after you take them from the oven. So pull ’em early.
What type of icing pairs best with coffee-flavored Christmas cookies?
Baileys Irish Cream Buttercream Frosting works like a charm, offering an extra kick of flavor to your cookie creations.
Are there any special techniques for decorating coffee-flavored Christmas cookies?
You bet. Try dusting finished cookies with powdered sugar or cocoa powder. Or drizzle melted chocolate overtop – yum.
Are there any tips for storing freshly baked coffee-flavored Christmas cookies?
Cool completely before stashing in an airtight container. Store different types separately so flavors don’t mix.
In a Nut Shell or Coffee Bean
Baking coffee Christmas cookies can turn your holiday season into a flavorful celebration.
Remember to keep an eye on baking times for that perfect golden brown finish. Using ingredients like instant coffee or espresso powder infuses these treats with irresistible flavor!
Packaging them creatively preserves their freshness and adds a personal touch when gifting. Whether sprinkling powdered sugar or adding some frosting, remember each detail counts.
There you have it!
With these tips and mouth-watering recipes, you’re all set to bake delightful batches of coffee Christmas cookies this festive season!
