Espresso Mocha Coffee Cookies: A Bold, Rich Treat for Coffee Lovers
Espresso Mocha Coffee Cookies are soft, chewy treats infused with rich espresso and cocoa flavors, balanced by semi-sweet chocolate chips—perfect for coffee lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can enhance flavor and prevent excessive spreading.
- Top with flaky sea salt before baking for a flavor boost.
- Use white chocolate chips or nuts for variations.
- Cookies can be frozen baked or unbaked; adjust baking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg