Description
Delight in these Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies, combining rich espresso flavor with classic chocolate chips for a perfect sweet and coffee lover's treat. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with bold taste, sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Add-Ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons espresso granules
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Mix: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt thoroughly. Set aside to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, use a mixer to cream the unsalted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next to create a smooth batter.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed to avoid flour clouds and ensure a smooth dough.
- Stir in Add-Ins: Fold in the chocolate chips and espresso granules evenly to spread the flavor throughout the dough.
- Portion Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets, leaving enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the cookies for 12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, which will help them firm up and develop texture.
Notes
- Adjust espresso granules between 2 to 4 tablespoons based on your desired coffee intensity.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, dissolve espresso granules in a teaspoon of hot water before mixing into the dough.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for richer taste and better texture.
- Allow dough to chill for 30 minutes for thicker cookies, though not required.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 164 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 107 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg
