Description
These Chewy Chocolate Espresso Cookies are the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers! With a rich mocha flavor, soft chewy texture, and a hint of coffee, these cookies feature three types of chocolate: cocoa powder, semi-sweet chopped chocolate, and dark chocolate chips. Quick to make in just 30 minutes, these decadent cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
4 oz chopped semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Using a mixer, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix to combine, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly add dry ingredients to butter mixture. Mix just until combined.
Gently fold in chopped chocolate and chocolate chips.
Scoop 2-tablespoon sized portions and place them at least 2 inches apart on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake at 350˚ for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and just barely set.
Using hot hands, remove the tray from the oven and gently tap the baking sheet on the counter to sink the center of the cookies.
Run a large round cookie cutter around the edge to shape each cookie back into a perfect circle.
Return cookies to the oven for an additional 3 minutes or until golden brown and not longer wet-looking.
Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking tray, then sprinkle with sea salt.
Remove from the cookie sheet with a thin metal spatula.
Notes
Overworking the dough will result in hard (not chewy) cookies!
Shaping the cookies with a round cookie cutter ensures perfect roundness.
For more coffee flavor, substitute half the vanilla extract with coffee extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
