Espresso Shortbread Cookies

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
• 1 tablespoon boiling water
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 ounces white chocolate, melted (optional)

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300°.

In small bowl, dissolve coffee in water; set aside. In medium bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla. Add flour and coffee mixture; mix until dough is smooth. Chill dough 1 hour.

On floured surface, roll 1/8 in. thick. Cut into 2-1/2”x 1-1/2” rectangles; place on ungreased jelly roll pan.

Bake 8-10 minutes or until very lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on pan. Remove to cooling grid; cool completely. If desired, dip in white chocolate.