Description

These Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies are rich, bold, and perfectly chewy. Made with espresso powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips, they’re the ultimate dessert for coffee lovers. Easy to make, customizable for low-sugar or low-carb diets, and full of flavor, these cookies are ideal for snacking, gifting, or pairing with your morning brew.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

2 ¼ cups (281g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp espresso powder (or instant coffee granules)

Wet Ingredients:

¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins:

1 ¼ cups (225g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix Wet Ingredients: Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder. Gradually add to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
Fold in Add-ins: Stir in chocolate chips and optional nuts. Chill dough for 30 minutes if desired.
Bake: Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are golden and centers look slightly underdone.
Cool: Let cookies rest for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use espresso powder for best flavor—avoid brewed espresso.
Chilling the dough helps control spread and enhances chewiness.
Underbake slightly for gooey centers that firm up as they cool.
Try dark chocolate or chopped bars for a richer flavor.
Top with sea salt flakes for a gourmet touch.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Cookies
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 140
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies, Coffee Cookies, Chocolate Dessert, Low Sugar Chocolate Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe