Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies, a delightful twist on the classic treat that coffee enthusiasts will adore. These cookies are infused with bold espresso and made with browned butter, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and depth. With their chewy texture and decadent chocolate chunks, they are ideal for any occasion—be it a coffee break, a dessert for guests, or a late-night snack. Simple to make yet impressive in flavor, these cookies promise to elevate your dessert game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon ground espresso
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a stainless steel pan over medium heat until amber in color. Transfer to a mixing bowl to cool.
- Once cooled, mix in the ground espresso.
- Whisk together light brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Fold in flour, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips until just combined.
- Chill the dough on a parchment-lined tray for at least 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake chilled dough balls for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg