Description
These Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful fusion of rich espresso and classic chocolate chip flavors. With a perfect balance of sweetness and a subtle coffee kick, these cookies are crisp on the edges yet chewy inside, making them an irresistible treat for coffee and chocolate lovers alike.
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
- 2-4 Tablespoons espresso granules
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- 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 becomes light, fluffy, and smooth.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully blended and the mixture is smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until fully combined without overmixing, which keeps the cookies tender.
- Add Chocolate and Espresso: Stir in the chocolate chips and espresso granules, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets, spacing them sufficiently to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies turn golden brown around the edges.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- These Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a perfect balance of chocolate and coffee flavors, ideal for sweet lovers and coffee aficionados.
- You can adjust the amount of espresso granules from 2 to 4 tablespoons depending on how strong you like the coffee flavor.
- For a softer cookie, slightly underbake by checking at 10 minutes; for crispier edges, bake closer to 12 minutes.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container helps maintain their freshness for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 25 g)
- 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
