If you love coffee and soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, this recipe is for you!
These Soft Coffee Cookies have a rich coffee flavor, a hint of vanilla, and the perfect chewy texture.
They’re great with your morning cup of coffee or as an afternoon treat.
Plus, they’re super easy to make—no fancy ingredients or complicated steps.
Just mix, bake, and enjoy!
What You’ll Need
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
Pro Tips
- Dissolve the coffee – Mix the instant coffee with the milk before adding it to the dough. This helps the coffee flavor blend better.
- Use soft butter – If your butter is too hard, your dough won’t mix well. If it’s melted, your cookies might spread too much.
- Chill the dough (optional) – If you want thicker cookies, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Don’t overbake – The cookies might look soft when you take them out, but they firm up as they cool. Overbaking makes them dry.
- Enhance the coffee flavor – Add a teaspoon of espresso powder for a stronger coffee taste!
Tools You’ll Need
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Wire rack for cooling
Substitutions & Variations
- No instant coffee? Use finely ground espresso instead.
- Dairy-free? Swap butter for vegan butter and milk for almond or oat milk.
- Sweeter cookies? Add ¼ cup of white sugar along with the brown sugar.
- Chocolate lovers? Mix in mini chocolate chips for a mocha twist!
Make-Ahead Tips
- Dough storage: Make the dough ahead and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze the dough: Scoop cookie dough onto a tray, freeze, then store the frozen balls in a bag. Bake straight from frozen—just add 2 extra minutes.
- Baked cookies: Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
How to Make Soft Coffee Cookies
Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and instant coffee granules. Set aside.
Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugar
In another bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add Egg & Vanilla
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 4: Mix in Coffee Milk
Dissolve the instant coffee granules into the milk, then pour it into the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
Step 5: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Step 6: Scoop & Bake
Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
Step 7: Cool & Enjoy
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Leftovers & Storage
- Room Temp: Keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Freeze: Store baked cookies in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Warm in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to make them soft again!
Final Thoughts
These Soft Coffee Cookies are pure comfort in every bite!
They’re easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for coffee lovers.
Try them out and let me know how they turn out in the comments!
Did you add any fun twists?
I’d love to hear! Happy baking! 😊🍪☕
