Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup instant coffee granules
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Dissolve instant coffee in hot water and stir into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Prepare cream cheese filling by beating softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Scoop cookie dough onto lined baking sheet; create indents and fill with cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Avoid overmixing to maintain softness in cookies. Chill dough if your kitchen is warm to prevent spreading.
