Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavor of Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies that perfectly balance the robustness of espresso with gooey melted chocolate. These cookies feature a delightful combination of crispy edges and chewy centers, making them an irresistible treat for any coffee lover. Perfect for cozy afternoons or special occasions, each bite delivers a dreamy flavor explosion that will leave your taste buds dancing in delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg