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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    White Chocolate Dipped Coffee Shortbread Cookies

    Published: Dec 19, 2014 Modified: Apr 9, 2022 by Kristin King / This post may contain affiliate links

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    These White Chocolate Dipped Coffee Shortbread Cookies are delicious, elegant holiday shortbread cookies made with real coffee and dipped in white chocolate. Perfect for cookie swaps, teacher gifts, or a sweet ending to your holiday dinner!

    Side view of white chocolate dipped coffee shortbread cookies wrapped in a burlap string.

    I can hardly even believe how much I love these cookies. Of course, it is hard to go wrong with butter and sugar and flour mixed together, but the addition of the coffee baked in and then coated with white chocolate really rounds out the flavors and creates an elegant, festive cookie!

    As I was testing this recipe, I was reminded of why I don't bake much. If I baked treats on a regular basis, I would probably weigh at least 50 pounds more! I really do not have any will power around baked goods. But, this time of year, I figure it is OK to relax a little and enjoy some sweet treats.

    Close up shot of white chocolate dipped coffee shortbread cookies on a drying rack on a burlap cloth.

    Luckily, these were destined for a neighborhood cookie swap, so I was forced to refrain from eating more than 1 or 2 (or 3. OK 4... but the point is that I stopped before eating the whole batch!).

    These make great gifts, too! You can package them up in a cute little basket or festive tin, and give them to teachers, neighbors, or coworkers.

    Side view of a red basket filled with white chocolate dipped coffee shortbread cookies.

    Another recipe that makes for a great gift are these Maple Thumbprint Cookies. Check 'em out!

    Looking for an even EASIER cookie recipe? Try these Easter sugar cookies that can be customized with colors for any occasion and are super simple to make. (They are great for an afternoon kitchen activity with the kids!)

    White Chocolate Dipped Coffee Shortbread Cookies

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    Close up shot of white chocolate dipped coffee shortbread cookies on a drying rack on a burlap cloth.

    White Chocolate Dipped Coffee Shortbread Cookies

    Recipe Author: Kristin
    Delicious, elegant holiday shortbread cookies made with real coffee, dipped in white chocolate, and dusted with instant coffee powder!
    4.87 from 22 votes
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    Prep Time 45 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3 dozen
    Calories 1859 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • ¾ pound unsalted butter (3 sticks)
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 3 tablespoons finely ground coffee
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • 3 ½ cups flour
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 12 ounces white chocolate melts (1 package)
    • 1 tablespoon instant coffee
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
    • In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until well combined.
      ¾ pound unsalted butter, 1 cup sugar
    • Add the coffee grounds and vanilla and mix them in.
      3 tablespoons finely ground coffee, ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • Sift together the flour and salt, then add to the butter/sugar mixture and mix on low speed until a dough forms.
      ¼ teaspoon salt, 3 ½ cups flour
    • Place the dough on a large sheet of plastic wrap, roll into a log about 2 to 2 and ½ inches in diameter, wrap well and place in the refrigerator.
    • Chill for about 30 minutes, then remove from the refrigerator and slice into ¼ inch thick rounds.
    • Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, until the edges begin to brown slightly.
    • While the cookies are cooling, melt the white chocolate and crush the instant coffee into a find powder.
      12 ounces white chocolate melts, 1 tablespoon instant coffee
    • Dip each cookie about halfway in the melted white chocolate, then sprinkle with the instant coffee powder.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1859kcal | Carbohydrates: 209g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 107g | Saturated Fat: 70g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 97g | Vitamin A: 2835IU | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 6.8mg

    Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.

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    Close up shot of a red basket filled with white chocolate dipped coffee shortbread cookies.

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    Try these easy Double Chocolate Crunch Cookies or, for something really decadent, these PB Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies!

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    1. Alicia

      July 17, 2019 at 8:47 am

      Hi,
      Could I use espresso instant coffee? Is that the same thing? Just trying to use what i have in hand, making these today!

      Reply
      • Kristin

        July 17, 2019 at 4:55 pm

        Yes, I think that would work as well. Hope you enjoy them! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Jenny

      January 22, 2019 at 9:55 pm

      5 stars
      I will try this for sure on this Sunday. My kids will love it much. Thank for your sharing.

      Reply
      • Kristin

        January 23, 2019 at 1:48 pm

        Yay! 🙂 I hope you enjoy them, Jenny. Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    3. Zen

      January 22, 2019 at 9:52 pm

      5 stars
      This is a delicious recipe, thanks for your sharing. I will be back with reviews.

      Reply
      • Kristin

        January 23, 2019 at 1:49 pm

        Great! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    4. Rachel

      December 10, 2018 at 3:15 pm

      Is it okay to freeze the dough or alternatively, let chill in the fridge for 3-5 days before baking?

      Reply
      • Kristin

        December 10, 2018 at 3:39 pm

        Yes, you definitely can let it chill for a few days in the fridge, as long as it is tightly wrapped in plastic. I have never tried to freeze it, but I think it should be fine. Again, make sure it is tightly wrapped. 🙂 I hope you enjoy the cookies!

        Reply
        • Rachel

          December 10, 2018 at 4:29 pm

          Thank you so so much for your quick reply! Can’t wait to give them a shot tomorrow!!

    5. Rachel

      December 10, 2018 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      Is it ok to freeze this dough?

      Reply
    6. Miz Helen

      December 04, 2018 at 1:33 pm

      5 stars
      A lovely basket of Christmas Cookies! Hope you are having a good week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    7. Ash

      November 06, 2018 at 12:05 am

      Is the coffee taste in the cookie strong enough to leave out the chocolate coating?

      Reply
      • Kristin

        November 06, 2018 at 1:43 pm

        Yes, absolutely, you can skip the white chocolate coating and the instant coffee sprinkles, and you will still be able to detect the coffee flavor. 🙂

        Reply
        • Ash

          November 07, 2018 at 2:36 pm

          So still a good cookie? 🙂

        • Kristin

          November 07, 2018 at 5:48 pm

          Yes, it will still be delicious!

        • Ash

          November 07, 2018 at 2:36 pm

          I mean overall (?)..

        • Ash

          November 07, 2018 at 2:38 pm

          And how much butter if I use margin ? I'm vegan and it doesn't usually come in sticks

        • Kristin

          November 07, 2018 at 5:49 pm

          1 stick of butter is equivalent to 1/2 cup. Does that help?

        • Ash

          November 07, 2018 at 11:01 pm

          Yes thank you!

    8. Hank

      October 07, 2018 at 4:46 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is great to enjoy. We can try these coffee & cookies. Thanks for your sharing. I will be back with reviews.

      Reply
    9. Sagan NA

      August 20, 2018 at 9:42 am

      This is a delicious recipe! I love the pics too.

      Reply
      • Kristin

        August 21, 2018 at 5:56 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    10. Jane

      July 15, 2018 at 10:34 pm

      I will try this for sure. My friends and kids will love it much. Thanks.

      Reply
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