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Chocolate Espresso Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Espresso Cookies That Wow in Just 30 Minutes

These Chocolate Espresso Cookies blend rich chocolate and bold espresso for an irresistible treat, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Use flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with coffee extract
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour blend
  • 0.5 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-process cocoa for richer taste
  • 1 tablespoon Instant Espresso Powder Or finely ground coffee
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt Can use sea salt or table salt
For Texture
  • 1 cup Chopped Semi-Sweet Chocolate Or use dark chocolate
  • 0.5 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Or use milk chocolate chips
  • to taste Sea Salt Optional topping

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together softened unsalted butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, instant espresso powder, baking soda, and kosher salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped semi-sweet chocolate and dark chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
  9. Optionally tap the baking sheet on the counter to reshape the cookies if needed.
  10. Return to the oven for an additional 3 minutes until fully baked.
  11. Cool on the baking sheet until set, then sprinkle with sea salt before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies can be served warm with a glass of milk for an extra treat.

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