Coffee Thins

7 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee or 1 teaspoon espresso powder, dissolved in
  • 2 teaspoons coffee-flavored liqueur or 2 teaspoons water

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the flour, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. 2
    Cream butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until well blended; stir in the dissolved coffee.
  3. 3
    Add the flour mixture; mix until the dough begins to clump together (if you're using an electric mixer, set it on low speed).
  4. 4
    Transfer the dough onto a large piece of plastic wrap.
  5. 5
    Shape the dough into a log about 7 inches long.
  6. 6
    Chill until quite firm, at least 6 hours and up to 3 days.
  7. 7
    Once sufficiently chilled, cut the dough in 1/4-inch slices; set them 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350°F until the tops look dry and the edges are slightly browned, about 12 minute Transfer to a rack to cool completely.

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