Description
These chewy coffee cookies are rich, bold, and sweet with a coffee kick—the perfect treat for cookie lovers wanting a little more depth.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons alcohol-free vanilla extract
1 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk together flour, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
Combine wet and dry ingredients; mix well.
Fold in chocolate chips if using.
Scoop dough onto trays and chill for 30 minutes.
Bake 11–13 minutes until edges are crisp.
Cool on sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to rack.
Notes
Chill dough for thicker cookies.
Sprinkle warm cookies with espresso dust for aroma boost.
Substitute decaf espresso for caffeine-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: coffee cookies, espresso cookies, chewy coffee cookie recipe