Description
These coffee chocolate chip cookies combine the warmth of a café with the comfort of a classic homemade treat. Chewy, gooey, and subtly caffeinated, they’re perfect for dessert or your next coffee break.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and espresso powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
- Use high-quality espresso powder for best flavor.
- Do not overbake to keep centers chewy.
- Chill dough if you want thicker cookies.
- Top with sea salt for a flavor boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg