Decadent Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Decadent Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies are rich, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. A touch of espresso deepens the chocolate flavor, creating the ultimate cookie for coffee and chocolate lovers alike.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Flavor Boosters
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Optional Add-Ins
- Chopped dark chocolate chunks
- A pinch of cinnamon
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugars
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- This step creates air, which helps cookies bake evenly.
Step 3: Add Egg and Vanilla
- Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix just until combined.
Step 5: Fold in Chocolate Chips
- Gently fold in chocolate chips (and chunks if using).
Step 6: Scoop and Bake
- Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls.
- Place 2–3 inches apart on baking sheets
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly underbaked.
Step 7: Cool
- Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- They will firm up while cooling.
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Notes
📝 Notes
- Use instant espresso powder for strong coffee flavor.
- Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips balance the sweetness.
- Room-temperature butter mixes more evenly.
- Do not overmix after adding flour.
- Chill dough 20–30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Bake until edges are set but centers look soft.
- Sprinkle flaky salt on top for contrast.
- Store in an airtight container up to 4 days.