Description
These Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, featuring a hint of rich espresso flavor. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies are sure to become a favorite for any coffee lover.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
Additions:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and espresso powder, mixing until combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a stronger espresso flavor, increase the instant espresso powder to 1 1/2 tablespoons.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
