Plate of homemade cookies topped with coarse sea salt, accompanied by a jar of peanut butter, set on a striped cloth background.
Dessert Food Waste Free Recipes

Sea Salt Coffee Shortbread

Recipe provided by Joel Gamoran (@joelgamoran)

This dessert is so great it speaks for itself, so I’ll keep this short – Shortbread is hard to beat! If you can’t get enough of that coffee flavor, you’ll love this savory spin on sweet dish that will be the perfect companion to your morning drink.

I love using Morton® Coarse Sea Salt in this dish. It adds a contrasting salty flavor to the sweet shortbread and an unexpected crunch and texture to this irresistible treat! The coffee grounds add a bitterness to this dessert, making it a flavorful twist on a timeless classic.
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Ingredients Instructions

Key Information

Dish Type

Dessert

Time

Prep: 30 minutes

Cook: 25 minutes

Difficulty

easy

Serves

20-30 cookies

Ingredient List

Ingredients and measurements.

  • 3/4 lb. unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp. spent coffee grounds
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 ½ tsp. Morton® Coarse Sea Salt

Cooking Instructions

Step-By-Step Cooking Information and Guidance

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

Step 2

In a bowl, combine the butter and sugar.

 

Step 3

Add the coffee grounds, vanilla, and flour and stir to form a dough.

Step 4

Place the dough in the refrigerator and chill for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Then, take the dough and roll out to ½ thick cutting into 3”x 2” rectangles.

Step 6

Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with Morton® Coarse Sea Salt.

 

Step 7

Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Step 8

Allow to cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.

Step 9

Place in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

Plate of freshly baked, golden-brown cookies with a coarse sea salt container and a jar of peanut butter in the background, showcasing a delicious snack idea.
Close-up of cookie dough being mixed in a stand mixer, showcasing a blend of creamy batter and chocolate cookie crumbs, ideal for baking enthusiasts.
Tips For Success

Cooking/Food Waste Tips:

  • Every day we toss our spent coffee grounds, but no need, they deserve a second chance. Adding spent grounds into sweet recipes like this reduces waste and gives your dishes a unique twist.
  • Spent coffee grounds can also be added to savory dishes. Next time you’re cooking your favorite rib-eye, prime rib or steak, make a delicious crust with your spent coffee grounds to amp up the flavor!

Morton Products USED IN THIS RECIPE

Our products that bring this dish together
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Sea Salt Coarse 17.6 oz

Coarse sea salt created by sea water that has been evaporated by the sun.   Our coarse sea salt is created by sea water that has been evaporated by the sun. The larger salt crystals add a crunch along with a burst of flavor to any food, making it a great option as a finishing salt on vegetables, roasted potatoes, fruit and chocolate desserts.

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