
These Chocolate Espresso Cookies are a delightful treat for coffee and chocolate lovers alike. Combining rich cocoa with a bold espresso flavor, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and depth.
This easy Desserts Recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply indulging yourself at home. The cookies are chewy on the inside with a slightly crisp edge, making them irresistible.
Decadent Chocolate Espresso Cookies
These cookies feature a rich chocolate base enhanced with espresso powder, resulting in a deep, satisfying flavor. The recipe yields about 24 cookies and takes approximately 30 minutes to prepare and bake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop the Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g