Description
Heart-Melting Chocolate Espresso Cookies are the ultimate treat for anyone who loves the deep, bold flavor of espresso paired with rich, fudgy chocolate.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp espresso powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
Step 1: Cream the Butter and Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
Step 2: Add the Wet Ingredients
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and espresso powder, mixing until fully combined.
Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
Step 4: Add the Chocolate
- Fold in the chocolate chips and dark chocolate chunks if using. The dough will be thick and rich—just like we want it!
Step 5: Bake the Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.