Description
These Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich flavors of espresso and chocolate in a soft, chewy cookie. Perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers, these cookies offer a delightful balance of sweetness and a subtle coffee kick, ideal for a snack or dessert.
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
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, then set aside to prepare the wet mixture.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a separate bowl, beat the unsalted butter with brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Add chocolate chips and espresso: Stir in the chocolate chips and espresso granules evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets, spacing them apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake cookies: Place baking sheets in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them onto wire racks to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use espresso granules to infuse authentic coffee flavor without adding liquid.
- For a stronger coffee taste, slightly increase espresso granules up to 4 tablespoons.
- Butter should be softened to room temperature to ensure proper creaming and cookie texture.
- Lining the baking sheet with parchment paper can prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Do not overbake cookies to keep them chewy and soft.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
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
