Vietnamese Iced Coffee Cookies

Name: Vietnamese Iced Coffee Cookies
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons coarsely ground coffee; 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee, cooled; 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste; 1 tablespoon whole milk; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 pinch espresso powder

Recipe GLPRba49fe4b285dab

Vietnamese

Dessert

16 min

348 cal

Servings: 10

Oven

SNAP eligible

Delicate butter cookies infused with bold coffee flavor, inspired by the beloved Vietnamese iced coffee. These tender shortbread-style cookies feature a rich coffee dough studded with coarsely ground coffee, finished with a creamy condensed milk frosting and a hint of espresso.

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Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons coarsely ground coffee

1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee, cooled

3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

1 tablespoon whole milk

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1 pinch espresso powder

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and salt to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and coarsely ground coffee.
Gradually add the flour-coffee mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Scoop the dough into small balls (about 1 teaspoon each) and place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Gently flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
Bake at 350°F for 12 to 14 minutes, until the edges are just set and the tops remain pale. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting by whisking together the sweetened condensed milk, cooled brewed coffee, vanilla bean paste, whole milk, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, and espresso powder until smooth and spreadable.
Once cookies are completely cooled, spread a small amount of the coffee frosting on top of each cookie. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.25

The stated 16 minutes ignores the chill time needed between cookie assembly and serving, which adds several hours—plan for an overnight setup. All ingredients are standard supermarket stock at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart, though vanilla bean paste is pricier than extract and drives per-serving cost to around $0.80-$1.00. The technique is straightforward: no rolling, piping, or constant attention required, making it friendly for a weeknight assembly project if you work ahead. The cookie base and condensed milk filling reheat poorly, so these are best served same-day or next-morning, and they're not the usual choice for a family dinner unless dessert is the event.