Is there anything better than delicious and chewy chocolate chip cookies? Typically, I’d say no. But that’s before I started making Chewy Espresso Cookies. This type of cookie has recently taken the internet by storm. So what’s the big deal?
The big deal is that when you add chocolate with coffee or espresso, it takes your cookies to a whole other level. The smell alone it creates in your kitchen is enough to make them. If only you could bottle the smell.
Ready to bake? Let’s get to it!
What does espresso do in cookies?
When you add instant espresso or instant coffee into your cookie dough it deepens the chocolate flavor without overpowering it.
Can I use instant coffee instead of espresso powder?
Technically, instant espresso or coffee and espresso powder are not the same thing. Instant espresso is really dehydrated coffee. While espresso powder is made from ground coffee that’s been dark roasted.
With that said, I’m not a snotty baker. Use what you have (or what you like).
Why you’ll become obsessed with espresso cookies
These cookies are incredibly easy to make. Despite their fancy name, they’re pretty much a chocolate chip cookie with a few extra additions. They’re also super rich in flavor and delicious. Not to mention, they’re not fancy cookies to make, but still get the job done. No cookie cutters, no chilling, no piping, just extra flavor and deliciousness!
Chewy Espresso Cookies With Chocolate Chunks
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda (or a baking soda substitute)
- 2 sticks unsalted butter Softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar Firmly packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 12 oz dark chocolate chunks
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1½ tbs instant espresso powder
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- In a small bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In large bowl, cream butter, sugars, and vanilla until smooth.
- Beat in eggs.
- Blend in flour mixture and chocolate chunks.
- With a cookie scoop, drop teaspoons onto greased non-stick cookie sheet.
- Bake 8-10 minutes.
- Place on a cooling rack, sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy!
Chewy Espresso Cookies With Chocolate Chunks
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 sticks unsalted butter Softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar Firmly packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 12 oz dark chocolate chunks
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1½ tbs instant espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- In a small bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In large bowl, cream/mix butter, sugars, and vanilla until smooth.
- Beat in eggs.
- Blend in flour mixture and chocolate chunks.
- With a cookie scoop, drop teaspoons onto greased non-stick cookie sheet.
- Bake 8-10 minutes.
- Place on a cooling rack, sprinkle with sea salt, and enjoy! Makes about 48 cookies.
Notes
Nutrition
Fun Espresso Cookie Toppings
Since is Espresso Cookies have a base of being a chocolate chip cookie, toppings that work with Espresso are very similar to those that work well with chocolate chip cookies. However, below is a short list to help give you some ideas.
Top cooking toppings that pair well with Espresso cookies include the following:
- Sea Salt
- Chocolate Sprinkles
- Drizzled vanilla or chocolate icing
- Walnuts
How to Store Espresso Cookies
Before storing, make sure that the cookies cool completely until the cookies are room temperature. Let the cookies cool until room they are room temperature will prevent extra condensation from forming in the container. Then place the cookies in an air-tight container and then store them at room temperature. These cookies should last about one week when stored at room temperature.
However, if you do decide to store the cookies in the fridge, again let the cookies cool completely to room temperature and store in an air-tight container in the fridge. The cookies should last about 10 days.
If you have baked other cookies at the same time, store the different cookies in separate containers. This is help you avoid cookies with strong flavors (such as the coffee in these cookies) from affecting the flavors of other (more delicate) cookies.
More Delicious Cookie Recipes
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Semi-Homemade Chewy Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Slice-and-Bake Shortbread Cookies
More Chocolate Recipes
Fireball Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
Decadent Triple Chocolate Brownies
Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes & Kahlua Cream Cheese Frosting
Have questions or comments about this espresso cookie recipe? Leave them below. Until next time: Stay salty, and sweet 😉
