Caffeinated Cappuccino Star Cookies: A Coffee Lover’s Delight

Cappuccino Stars Recipe

Overview:

Cappuccino Stars are delightful treats that bring together the rich flavors of coffee and the sweetness of a cookie in a delightful star-shaped form. These bite-sized wonders are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy gathering with friends or a special dessert for your family. With a prep time of just 5 minutes and a total time of 15 minutes, you’ll have these tasty stars ready to enjoy in no time!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 dozen chocolate-covered coffee beans

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, instant espresso powder, and cinnamon until well combined.

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2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, margarine, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth and creamy.

3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir the flour mixture into the creamed butter mixture until a smooth dough forms.

4. Chill the Dough: Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill it in the refrigerator for several hours, or until firm.

5. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare ungreased cookie sheets.

6. Fill the Cookie Gun or Pastry Bag: Once the dough is chilled, fill a cookie gun fitted with the star template, or fill a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip, with the dough.

7. Shape the Stars: Press or pipe the dough out onto the ungreased cookie sheets in star shapes. Space them apart to allow for spreading during baking.

8. Bake the Stars: Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

9. Cool and Decorate: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, spoon a small dab of white frosting (you may tint it any color you like) in the center of each star and top it with a chocolate-covered coffee bean.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve these Cappuccino Stars with a steaming cup of your favorite coffee for a truly indulgent experience. They also make wonderful gifts when packaged in decorative boxes or bags. Enjoy the rich flavors and buttery texture of these delightful treats!

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 733.1
• Fat Content: 34.2g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 13.9g
• Cholesterol Content: 123mg
• Sodium Content: 595.7mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 96.7g
  • Fiber Content: 2.8g
  • Sugar Content: 46.2g
• Protein Content: 10.3g

Yield:

This recipe yields approximately 2 1/2 dozen Cappuccino Stars, making it perfect for sharing with friends and family or for enjoying as a special treat throughout the week.

Tips:

• For an extra boost of coffee flavor, consider adding finely ground coffee beans to the dough.
• Ensure the dough is well-chilled before shaping and baking to prevent spreading.
• If you don’t have a cookie gun or pastry bag, you can use a spoon to drop the dough onto the cookie sheets and gently shape it into stars with your fingers.
• Get creative with your frosting colors to match the occasion or your personal preferences.