Description
These Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich flavors of chocolate and coffee in a delightful baked treat. Perfectly soft with crispy edges, these cookies are infused with espresso granules to enhance the chocolate chips, creating a deliciously bold and sweet flavor perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers alike.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Add-ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons espresso granules
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir to distribute evenly and set aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugars. In a separate large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the room temperature unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, and sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix again.
- Add Eggs. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. This helps achieve a smooth cookie dough.
- Combine Mixtures. Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing slowly until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Stir in Chocolate and Espresso. Fold in the chocolate chips and espresso granules until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto lightly greased baking sheets, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake. Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set.
- Cool. Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For stronger espresso flavor, use the full 4 tablespoons of espresso granules, but you can reduce to 2 tablespoons for a milder taste.
- Room temperature butter ensures better creaming and a softer cookie texture.
- Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips for a richer chocolate flavor.
- To store, keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To intensify the coffee flavor, dissolve espresso granules in a tablespoon of hot water before mixing into the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 164 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 107 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg
