Description
These espresso cookies are perfect for caffeine lovers! Soft and full of flavor, they offer a delicious blend of chocolate and espresso. (Makes about 15 cookies)
Ingredients
- 120 g unsalted butter, softened (1/2 cup)
- 70 g white sugar (1/3 cup)
- 70 g brown sugar (1/3 cup, packed)
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 230 g all-purpose flour (1 3/4 cups)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 200 g chocolate chips (1 1/4 cups)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the white sugar and brown sugar for 2 minutes until creamy.
- Add the egg, egg yolk (optional), vanilla extract, and espresso powder (or instant coffee) and beat again for 1 minute until well incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients—flour, salt, baking soda—and the chocolate chips, then mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until a uniform dough forms.
- Using an ice cream scoop, form 14-15 cookie dough balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 20 minutes or refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and place 6 to 8 cookie dough balls on a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 5 cm (2 inches) apart to prevent them from sticking together during baking.
- Bake for about 12-14 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before enjoying.
Notes
Storage: Up to 1 week at room temperature in an airtight container and up to 3 months in the freezer.
Quick Tips & Tricks:
- Chill the Dough: For thicker cookies, don't skip the chilling step. It helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
- Customize Mix-Ins: Add nuts, extra chocolate chips, or even a sprinkle of sea salt on top for added flavor and texture.
- Don't Overbake: For soft and chewy centers, take the cookies out of the oven when they are just golden on the edges but still soft in the middle.
- Make Ahead: Freeze the dough balls and bake them straight from the freezer when you need a quick treat. Just add a couple of minutes to the baking time.