White Chocolate Dipped Coffee Shortbread Cookies

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Delicious, elegant holiday shortbread cookies made with real coffee, dipped in white chocolate, and dusted with instant coffee powder!

Prep Time45

Cook Time20

Total Time1 5

Servings:

Author: Kristin

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.
¼ cup finely ground coffee, ½ teaspoon vanilla
Sift together the flour and salt, then add to the butter/sugar mixture one spoonful at a time and mix on low speed. The resulting dough will be a bit crumble and not very sticky, but will clump together when squeezed.
¼ teaspoon salt, 3 ½ cups flour
Roll into a log about 2 to 2 and ½ inches in diameter, wrap well in plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator.
Chill for about 30-60 minutes, then remove from the refrigerator and slice into ¼ inch thick rounds.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, until the edges begin to brown slightly. Cool on the cookie sheet, about 10 minutes.
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, place on a tray covered with wax paper, then sprinkle with the instant coffee powder. Allow the white chocolate to harden.

You can prepare the dough a day or two in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
The cookies can be placed fairly close together on the baking sheet - they don't spread very much.
Incorporate chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans into the dough for a nutty crunch.
Try different types of coffee grounds, such as dark roast or decaf, to vary the flavor.
Instead of white chocolate, use milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even ruby chocolate for a different taste and presentation.
For a sweet and salty contrast, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt onto the chocolate before it hardens.
Recommended method for freezing is to freeze the cookies before dipping in chocolate. Thaw on the countertop overnight, then dip in the white chocolate and allow to harden before serving.

Pair these cookies with a cup of coffee for a delightful afternoon treat.
Package these cookies in airtight containers and give them as gifts to friends and family. They are perfect gifts for neighbors, teachers, delivery personnel, and party hosts!
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.