DAZZLING DESSERTS

CAFÉ AU LAIT SANDWICH COOKIES

MAKES ABOUT 16

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons dark-roast instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup white chocolate melting wafers
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Coffee Buttercream (recipe follows)

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugars at medium speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Add egg, beating well. Beat in vanilla; scrape sides of bowl.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, coffee granules, baking soda, and salt. Add flour mixture to butter mixture all at once, and beat at low speed just until combined, stopping to scrape sides of bowl, 1 to 2 minutes. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3. Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 to 3 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.

4. Using a 1-tablespoon scoop, scoop dough, and shape into balls. Place 2½ to 3 inches apart on prepared pans.

Bake until edges are golden brown and set, 8 to 10 minutes. Let