ESPRESSO SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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Perk up our Basic Shortbread Wedges with this espresso flavored variation.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup confectioners’ or granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
2 tablespoons espresso powder

Steps:

  • Butter an 8 1/2-inch cake or springform pan; set aside. Sift together flour and salt into a small bowl; set aside. Place butter in bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Cream until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add sugar, and continue to beat until very light in color and fluffy, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, about 2 minutes more. Add vanilla, if using. Dissolve 2 tablespoons espresso powder in 1 teaspoon hot water. Add mixture to creamed butter-and-sugar mixture with vanilla, before adding flour. Add flour mixture, and combine on low speed, scraping with spatula if necessary, until flour is just incorporated and dough sticks together when squeezed with fingers.
  • Pat dough into prepared pan. If rolling out dough to cut into shapes, form into a flat disk; wrap in plastic. Chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Roll dough out 1/4 inch thick. Cut into ovals with 2-inch cutter. Score a line down the middle with the back of a knife; chill.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Bake until firm, about 20 minutes.

Ch Yaseen
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I wasn't a big fan of these cookies. I found them to be a bit dry and crumbly.


Rose Malik
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Lamon Gray
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These cookies are a delicious and unique treat that I would highly recommend.


Zeineb Raboudi
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I can't wait to try these cookies with different flavors of espresso powder.


Alisa Yang
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These cookies are a great addition to any holiday cookie platter.


ezra york
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I'm definitely going to be making these cookies again soon.


John Yarborough
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I think these cookies would be even better if they were served with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.


Rahul Kc
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I had a little trouble finding espresso powder at my local grocery store, but I was able to find it online.


keanna griffin
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Happy Sk
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I would definitely recommend these cookies to anyone who loves coffee or espresso.


Shanece Holly
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These cookies are the perfect pick-me-up for a午後の気分転換にぴったりのおやつです。


Mariyam Naseer
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I'm not a big fan of espresso, but I still really enjoyed these cookies. They're not too sweet, and the espresso flavor is subtle but noticeable.


Fa Heem
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover espresso powder. They're also a great gift for coffee lovers.


Clinton Van Staden
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I've never had espresso shortbread cookies before, but I'm definitely a fan now! They're so unique and flavorful.


Hamidat Enehezai
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These cookies are so delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating them.


shaan Hamdard
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My family loved these cookies! They're the perfect after-dinner treat.


Maricel Olarte
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These cookies were so easy to make, and they turned out so well! I love the addition of espresso powder - it gives them a rich and complex flavor.


Arif islam babu BaBu
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the espresso flavor really shines through.


FREE FIRE FREE FIRE
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These espresso shortbread cookies were a hit at my last party! They were so delicious and flavorful, and the espresso added a unique and delightful touch.