Description
These Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich flavors of espresso and semi-sweet chocolate chips, resulting in a perfectly balanced cookie that’s both sweet and slightly bold with coffee notes. Soft and chewy with a golden-brown finish, they’re an irresistible treat for coffee and chocolate lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients & Mix-ins
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2-4 tablespoons espresso granules
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside to ensure they are evenly distributed before mixing with the wet ingredients.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will help create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each fully before adding the next, ensuring a smooth batter without curdling.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently to combine without overworking the dough, which can toughen the cookies.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Espresso: Stir in the chocolate chips and espresso granules evenly throughout the dough to infuse the coffee flavor and sweet chocolate bursts.
- Form Cookies: Using a rounded tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets spaced well apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies turn a lovely golden brown around the edges.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture and flavor development.
Notes
- These Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies perfectly marry the bold flavor of espresso with the sweetness of chocolate chips, creating a delightful treat for chocolate, coffee, and sweet lovers.
- Adjust the amount of espresso granules from 2 to 4 tablespoons depending on how strong you prefer your coffee flavor.
- For a stronger espresso flavor, consider blooming the espresso granules in a tablespoon of hot water before adding to the dough.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs to ensure smooth mixing and even texture.
- Storage tip: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer preservation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 25g)
- 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
