Description
Sweet coffee cookies deliver a rich, aromatic indulgence that blends warm espresso notes with buttery comfort. Coffee lovers will savor these delightful treats that offer a perfect balance of rich flavor and delicate crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) salted sweet cream butter, softened
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 extra large whole egg, room temperature
- 1 extra large egg yolk, room temperature
Coffee and Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/3 cup espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Chocolate Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1 cup (170 grams) dark chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend flour, espresso powder, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt in a medium mixing bowl using a whisk to create a uniform dry ingredient mixture.
- Utilize a stand mixer to cream softened butter with dark brown and granulated sugars at medium-high speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Incorporate whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until no yellow streaks remain and ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Gradually fold in flour mixture in two batches, gently stirring until just incorporated to prevent overmixing.
- Fold semi-sweet chocolate chunks and dark chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor development and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Preheat oven to 350F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper, spacing cookie dough portions 2 inches apart using a cookie scoop.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown, creating a crisp exterior and soft interior.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to set, then transfer to a cooling rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for smoother creaming and better cookie texture.
- Substitute espresso powder with instant coffee granules if unavailable, using the same measurement.
- Consider reducing sugar by 2-3 tablespoons for a less sweet version that highlights coffee notes.
- Swap semi-sweet chocolate with dark chocolate chips for a more intense, slightly bitter flavor profile.
- Try different chocolate varieties like milk chocolate or white chocolate chunks for unique taste combinations.
- Ensure thorough mixing when combining dry and wet ingredients to prevent flour pockets in the dough.
- Chill dough longer (up to 24 hours) for deeper flavor development and more concentrated coffee taste.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 139
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg