Description
Discover the perfect blend of rich espresso and sweet chocolate chips in these Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies. With a crisp exterior and chewy center, these cookies are a delightful treat for coffee and chocolate lovers alike, boasting a deliciously balanced flavor profile that brings out the best in both ingredients.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Additional Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2-4 tablespoons espresso granules
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well and set aside to incorporate flavors evenly.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which ensures a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully integrated before adding the next to maintain a smooth batter.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly but carefully to avoid overworking the dough.
- Add Flavor and Texture: Stir in the chocolate chips and espresso granules, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for bursts of chocolate and espresso flavor.
- Form Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies turn golden brown around the edges.
- Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set with the ideal chewy texture.
Notes
- These Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies marry the rich, bold flavor of espresso with sweet chocolate chips, creating a delicious treat for coffee and chocolate aficionados.
- You can adjust the amount of espresso granules from 2 to 4 tablespoons depending on how strong you want the coffee flavor to be.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on each cookie before baking to enhance the flavor contrast.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 28 grams)
- Calories: 164 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 107 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg
