Description
Bold espresso and rich chocolate chunks come together in these chewy, gooey cookies. Perfect for coffee lovers, these cookies strike the balance between indulgence and sophistication, all while being simple enough to prepare at home in under an hour.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 tsp finely ground espresso powder (or instant espresso granules)
Wet Ingredients:
115 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
120 g (½ cup packed) light brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
200 g (7 oz) dark or semi-sweet chocolate chunks (chopped from a bar)
Optional: 50 g (½ cup) chopped toasted nuts (hazelnuts, walnuts, or pecans)
Instructions
Dry mix: Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder in a bowl.
Cream butter and sugars: Beat butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
Add wet ingredients: Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth.
Combine: Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
Add chocolate: Fold in chocolate chunks (and nuts if using).
Chill dough: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
Shape & bake: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line tray with parchment. Scoop 2 tbsp dough per cookie. Space 2 inches apart. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers soft.
Cool: Rest 5 minutes on tray before moving to wire rack.
Notes
Espresso powder gives stronger flavor than instant coffee.
Chop chocolate bars for better texture than chips.
Don’t skip chilling the dough.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg
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