As the holiday season beckons, it’s the perfect time to bring joy and warmth into your home with delightful aromas and flavors.
This year, why not infuse the spirit of the season with the rich and invigorating essence of coffee in your Christmas cookie creations?
Elevate your baking experience and delight your loved ones with the enchanting allure of coffee-flavored Christmas cookies.
Heart-Shaped Cookies with Coffee
Coffee hearts are rich with the robust flavor of coffee, which permeates not only the dough but also the cream itself.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 bag of baking powder
- 1 tablespoon of instant or ground coffee
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup of ground walnuts
- milk as needed
For the cream:
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 cup of strong brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon of coarse flour
Method
- Sift the flour, icing sugar, and baking powder into a rolling pin. Make a well in the middle; add egg yolks, butter cut into pieces, coffee, nuts, and a little milk.
- Make a smooth and elastic dough. It must not be too stiff or too thin.
- Carefully add the milk a little at a time, always mixing thoroughly before adding more.
- Once the dough has a smooth and elastic consistency, let it rest in the fridge for about 1 hour. Then, roll out the dough into a thick plate and start cutting out hearts.
- Prepare a tray, put baking paper on it (if you don’t have one, grease it), and stack the hearts on it. Bake in a heated oven at 340°F until the hearts turn pink.
- While the cookies are baking, prepare the cream.
- Boil the brewed coffee with flour to make a slurry. Set aside and let cool.
- Meanwhile, put the chopped softened butter in a bowl, sprinkle with sugar, and rub it together into a smooth foam.
- Add the coffee grounds and mix thoroughly until the cream is smooth.
- After baking, let the hearts cool, and then, always, with the help of the cream, glue two hearts together.
- Finally, you can decorate according to your own taste, for example, with chocolate coating or confectionery decoration.
Are cream-filled sweets your favorite candy? Then, prepare one of the recipes for Christmas cookies with a delicious filling.
Christmas coffee-flavored cookies
These Christmas coffee-flavored cookies are a delightful combination of rich, aromatic coffee and sweet, buttery cookie dough.
Their irresistible aroma will fill your home with a cozy, festive scent, making them a delightful addition to any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 5 tablespoons of powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of coffee
- 2 egg yolks
- spicy marmalade for sticking
- chocolate frosting for decoration
Method
- Use flour, softened butter, sugar, egg yolks, and coffee to make a smooth dough that you can roll out immediately on a floured roll.
- Cut out the rounds, place them on a tray lined with baking paper, and place in an oven preheated to 1350°F. Bake the cookies until they start to turn pink.
- Leave the cookies to cool, and then glue them together with jam and cover them with chocolate coating.
- You can decorate them according to your own taste. The coconut stands out beautifully.
Do you like coconut? Then, get inspired by other coconut candy recipes.
Coffee stars
Stars create a magical December atmosphere, making them perfect for festive coffee Christmas cookies.
Ingredients
To make the dough :
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon of black coffee (the stronger the better)
- A pinch of lemon zest
For the frosting:
- 1/4 cup of white chocolate
- 1/4 cup of margarine (you can use butter)
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee (Café Bustelo Espresso Instant Coffee or Nescafé)
Method
- Sift flour and icing sugar into a bowl. Add margarine/or butter, egg yolk, coffee, and lemon zest, and make a smooth dough.
- Roll out a sheet about half a centimeter in size, cut stars out of it, and place it on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
- Place in the oven heated to 400°F and bake for about 10 minutes. Allow the stars to cool after baking.
- While the stars were baking, you prepared the glaze to dip the gingerbread in.
- Split the stars in half. Dip one-half into the white chocolate frosting and let it dry. These stars will serve as tops.
- Spread the other half of the stars with jam or cream and glue them together with the stars that already have a coating.
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Extraordinary Christmas Coffee Cookies
Feel uninspired by the usual sweets? Embrace the innovation of coffee beans coated in coffee. This recipe is fast, easy, and flawless.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of coffee beans
- 12 packages of baking Chocolate (you can also use the fondue chocolate chips)
Method
- Pour the chocolate into a bowl and place it in a water bath. Stir the chocolate and wait until it melts.
- Sprinkle the coffee beans into the melted chocolate and coat them on all sides.
- Pour the wrapped coffee beans onto a tray that has previously been covered with baking paper, and separate the individual beans from each other with a fork.
- Place the grains prepared in this way in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Once the beans have cooled and the chocolate has hardened, pour them out of the tin into a bowl or paper cups to create a slightly different coffee Christmas cookie.
If the process of separating the individual grains is tiring, you can directly place them from the chocolate bath into the paper cups to create clusters of more chocolate grains.
Coffee Candy
Try this recipe for some amazing Christmas cookies.
Coffee candy is a classic that should be part of your Christmas spread. Our original recipe will surely pleasantly surprise your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 and ½ cups semi-coarse flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons of espresso coffee
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 and ½ cubes of butter
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 and ½ teaspoons of vanilla extract
- ¾ cup finely chopped hazelnuts
Method
- Mix flour and cocoa powder in a bowl. salt, espresso, and cinnamon.
- Using an immersion blender, combine the softened butter and sugar. Turn on the machine to high speed. This way, you create a light and fluffy cream.
- Add eggs and vanilla. Mix gently until everything is mixed. It takes about 1 minute.
- Add the flour to the bowl with the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Put the dough in the fridge for about 1 hour and preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare baking paper on a baking sheet. Using a spoon, place equal-sized pieces of dough on the paper. Determine the size yourself according to how big you want the ovals.
- Place the tray in the oven and bake for about 13 minutes.
- Then, let the candy cool on a wire rack.
- You can wrap the finished coffee candy in coconut, for example.
If you prefer a milder coffee flavor, you can use mocha coffee to create mocha-flavored Christmas cookies. The preparation process remains unchanged.
No-bake walnut brownies
This recipe is beloved by raw food enthusiasts and all who appreciate delicious cuisine.
Brownies can be enjoyed as a delightful sweet or as a perfect complement to a cup of coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 and ½ cups walnuts
- 1 cup raw unsalted almonds
- 2-2 and ½ cup dates
- ¾ cup cocoa powder or raw cocoa
- 1-2 teaspoons of your favorite finely ground coffee
- 1 pinch of sea salt
Method
- Finely chop the walnuts and almonds in a blender.
- Add cocoa, espresso, and sea salt. Put everything aside.
- Put the dates in a blender and process them into small pieces. Then, remove them from the bowl and set aside.
- Put the nut and cocoa mixture back into the blender and gradually add the dates. Add only enough dates to form a dough. The dates will hold the mixture together.
- Spread the dough prepared in this way evenly on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and, if you wish, sprinkle it with the rest of the nuts that you set aside.
- Put the tray in the fridge and let it harden.
- After solidification, cut the finished dish into pieces according to your taste.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This way the food can last you 2 weeks. If you want, you can save the dough for later and put it in the freezer. Brownies can last up to 2 months there.
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Coffee Christmas cookies are a wonderful way to add some extra holiday cheer to your dessert table.
These cookies are a delightful twist on traditional recipes. They combine the rich flavor of coffee with the sweetness of classic Christmas cookies. Not only are they delicious, but they also add a touch of sophistication to your holiday spread.
If you’re looking to surprise and delight your guests, why not consider creating original raw candies with a distinct taste and aroma?
These unique candies are sure to be a memorable treat for your loved ones. With their rich and intense flavor, they are bound to be a hit at any gathering.