Vietnamese Coffee Marble Cookies Recipe
Enjoy a delightful twist on classic cookies with these Irresistible Vietnamese Coffee Marble Cookies. Featuring a beautiful marbled design created by blending rich cocoa and aromatic instant coffee into a buttery dough, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and coffee flavor. Ideal for coffee lovers looking for a unique treat to brighten their day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vietnamese-inspired
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free version)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for marble effect)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened; can be replaced with vegan margarine for dairy-free option)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (reduce for lower sugar intake if desired)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
Additional Flavorings
- 1 cup chocolate chips (add dark or white chocolate chips for extra goodness)
- Spices (mix in cinnamon or cardamom for a warm twist, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to ensure cookies do not stick.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter together with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes. This step is crucial for a tender and airy cookie texture.
- Add Eggs: Add the two large eggs to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, mixing on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, instant coffee powder, and cocoa powder to evenly distribute the leavening and flavoring agents.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Create Marble Dough: Divide the dough in half. Mix additional cocoa powder into one half for the contrasting chocolate portion if not already added. On prepared baking sheets, alternate spoonfuls of each dough half to create a marbled visual effect.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges turn golden while the centers remain soft for the perfect chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, ensuring they set and remain moist.
Notes
- Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Use vegan margarine instead of butter for a dairy-free variation.
- Adjust sugar amounts to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- Add spices like cinnamon or cardamom to the dough for a warm, aromatic twist.
- Experiment with different instant coffee powders (e.g., robusta or arabica) for subtle flavor variations.
- Ensure not to overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and soft.
- For extra chocolate flavor, incorporate dark or white chocolate chips as desired.
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