Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of espresso and chocolate with these delicious Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies. Perfectly balanced with a hint of coffee and loaded with chocolate chips, these cookies are a coffee lover’s dream.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-ins (Optional):
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase espresso powder to 2 tablespoons.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if you prefer thicker cookies.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
