Description
A delightful recipe for Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies that combines the rich taste of coffee with sweet chocolate, perfect for coffee lovers and easy to make.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 grams)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/2 cup (50 grams)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (226 grams), softened
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150 grams)
- Brown sugar: 3/4 cup (150 grams), packed
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Espresso powder: 2 tablespoons
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup (170 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract and espresso powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh espresso for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the sugar amounts to your preference.
- Consider adding nuts or other mix-ins for variety.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Espresso, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Baking, Dessert, Coffee