Make Coffee-flavored Sugar Cookies

Recipe Name: Coffee-flavored Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In a small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee granules in 1 tablespoon of hot water. Stir until the coffee is completely dissolved and set aside to cool.

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the cooled coffee mixture.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a disk and wrap them separately in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the dough is firm.

7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to a thickness of about ¼ inch. Use cookie cutters of your choice to cut out desired shapes. Transfer the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

8. Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the remaining portion of dough.

9. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still appear slightly soft, but they will firm up as they cool.

10. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. Once cooled, you can enjoy these coffee-flavored sugar cookies as is or decorate them with icing, sprinkles, or any other desired toppings.

12. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Enjoy your delicious coffee-flavored sugar cookies with a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage!