Description
Chocolate-studded coffee cookies melt hearts with their rich, aromatic essence, promising a delightful journey through bold flavors. Crisp edges and tender centers invite coffee enthusiasts to savor each delectable bite, creating memories of comfort and indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) salted sweet cream butter
- 2/3 cup (160 milliliters) dark brown sugar
- 12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) dark chocolate chips
Coffee and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 extra-large egg
- 1 extra-large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Combine flour, espresso powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Cream butter with dark brown and granulated sugars using an electric mixer at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract into butter mixture, blending until smooth with no visible streaks.
- Gradually fold in flour mixture in two stages, mixing gently to prevent overmixing and maintaining a soft dough consistency.
- Gently fold semi-sweet chocolate chunks and dark chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even dispersion of chocolate throughout.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor development and improve cookie texture.
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for cookie placement.
- Scoop dough using a 1½-tablespoon cookie scoop, positioning cookies 2 inches apart on prepared sheets to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden and centers appear set, indicating proper cookie doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to cooling rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Boost coffee flavor by using freshly ground espresso powder for a more intense, robust taste that elevates the cookie’s profile.
- Ensure butter is precisely softened at room temperature, not melted, to maintain the perfect cookie texture and prevent spreading.
- Experiment with chocolate varieties like milk or white chocolate chips for different flavor combinations that complement the coffee undertones.
- Extend cookie shelf life by storing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, keeping them fresh and maintaining their delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 163 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 87 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg