Description
Delight in these Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies, a perfect blend of rich espresso flavor and sweet chocolate chips. Crispy on the edges and chewy in the center, these cookies are ideal for coffee lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike.
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
Add-ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons espresso granules
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Chocolate and Espresso: Fold in the chocolate chips and espresso granules evenly throughout the dough.
- Portion Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes or until they turn golden brown around the edges but remain soft in the center.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For stronger espresso flavor, use 4 tablespoons of espresso granules; reduce to 2 tablespoons for a milder taste.
- Room temperature butter is crucial for proper creaming and texture.
- Use quality chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark) for best results.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To enhance flavor, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- 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
