Ingredients
Dough
- 6 g (1 tbsp) instant coffee
- 10 g (1 tbsp) hot water
- 50 g (1/2 cup) icing sugar
- 110 g (1/2 cup) softened unsalted butter
- 25 g (1/2 large) beaten egg
- 140 g (1 1/4 cup) all-purpose flour
- 15 g (2 tbsp) cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Decoration
- Melted dark chocolate
- Chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Prepare the butter and sugar: Beat the softened unsalted butter with the icing sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is fluffy and light, ensuring a smooth base for the dough.
- Add the beaten egg: Incorporate the beaten egg into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing continuously until fully blended to create a homogeneous mixture.
- Make coffee mixture: Dissolve the instant coffee granules in hot water and let the solution cool slightly to avoid cooking the dough prematurely.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon to distribute the dry components evenly.
- Mix coffee into butter mixture: Add the cooled coffee mixture into the butter, sugar, and egg blend, mixing thoroughly to unite all wet ingredients.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually incorporate the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form the cookie dough.
- Prepare for piping: Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip, ready for shaping the cookies.
- Pipe cookies: Pipe the dough onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spacing them appropriately to allow for baking expansion.
- Chill before baking: Freeze the piped cookies for 5-10 minutes to help them hold their shape during baking.
- Bake the cookies: Bake the chilled cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8 minutes, or until lightly golden and set.
- Cool and decorate: Let the baked cookies cool completely, then dip each into melted dark chocolate and finish by sprinkling chopped pistachios on top for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Freezing the piped dough before baking helps maintain the cookie shape and prevents spreading.
- Ensure the coffee mixture is cooled before adding to the batter to avoid curdling the eggs.
- You can substitute pistachios with other nuts like almonds or walnuts based on preference.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American