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Turkish Coffee Shortbread Cookies

Turkish Coffee Shortbread Cookies for the Perfect Cozy Moment

Turkish Coffee Shortbread Cookies bring rich, buttery goodness blended with coffee and cardamom for a cozy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar can substitute with sugar alternative
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt essential for balancing sweetness
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1/4 cup finely ground coffee use espresso for stronger flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom cinnamon can be used as a substitute
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate dark chocolate can also be used
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil can use coconut oil for a different taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie Cutter
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the room temperature unsalted butter, sugar, and salt. Blend until well combined.
  3. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, finely ground coffee, and ground cardamom.
  4. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the cookie dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
  5. Use a cookie cutter to cut out cookies from the rolled dough.
  6. Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
  7. While the cookies cool, melt the bittersweet chocolate and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
  8. Dip half of each cookie into the melted chocolate and allow excess to drip off.
  9. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature, or refrigerate for faster setting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Freeze unbaked dough for longer storage.

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