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Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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These Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a delightful combination of rich semisweet chocolate and bold espresso flavor. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies make an ideal treat for coffee lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike, filling your home with an irresistible aroma.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Dry Ingredients

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder

Add-ins

  • 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture in the cookies.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully combine and achieve a smooth batter.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasonings.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually blend the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can lead to tough cookies.
  6. Add espresso powder and chocolate chips: Stir in the instant espresso powder evenly to infuse the dough with coffee flavor, then fold in the semisweet chocolate chips to distribute them throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop dough on baking sheet: Drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for expansion during baking.
  8. Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating they’re perfectly baked.
  9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set and develop the right texture.

Notes

  • For a stronger espresso flavor, you can increase the espresso powder to 1½ tablespoons.
  • Use room temperature eggs and butter for better mixing and texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep the cookies tender.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • These cookies can be frozen before or after baking; freeze dough balls and bake directly from frozen with a couple extra minutes added to baking time.

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