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Dalgona Cookie Recipe

Published: January 5, 2025 Prep Time: About 25 minutes Cook Time: About 12 minutes Total Time: About 40 minutes Serves: 24 cookies Difficulty: Medium Category: Dessert Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup instant coffee granules
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and both sugars until light and fluffy
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract
  5. Dissolve coffee granules in hot water
  6. Add coffee mixture to butter mixture and beat until combined
  7. Gradually add flour mixture until just combined
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set
  10. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks
  11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving

Special Notes

These dalgona-inspired cookies capture the rich coffee flavor of the popular Korean candy. The instant coffee gives them an authentic coffee taste that pairs perfectly with the sweet cookie base. The powdered sugar dusting adds a finishing touch reminiscent of the original dalgona candy. These cookies are perfect with a glass of milk or as an afternoon treat.