Description
Indulgent Coffee Cookies bring robust espresso flavors dancing through buttery, crisp edges. Sweet chocolate chips and rich coffee notes create an irresistible treat you’ll crave with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules or espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup (90 g) chocolate chips or chunks
- ¼ cup (30 g) chopped nuts
Optional Glaze:
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until they achieve a light, airy texture. Incorporate the egg, instant coffee granules, and vanilla extract, mixing until the ingredients form a smooth, uniform mixture.
- In a separate mixing vessel, thoroughly combine the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – using a whisk to ensure even distribution.
- Merge the wet and dry ingredients carefully, stirring gently until just incorporated. For additional depth, gently fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts if desired.
- Craft uniform cookie portions by scooping and rolling the dough into consistent ball shapes. Arrange these dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, maintaining approximately 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Transfer the baking sheets to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. Look for slightly golden edges and centers that appear just slightly underbaked. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- For an intense coffee enhancement, prepare a complementary glaze by whisking powdered sugar with brewed coffee until achieving a smooth, drizzling consistency. Elegantly adorn the completely cooled cookies with the coffee glaze.
Notes
- Enhance coffee flavor by using high-quality instant espresso powder instead of regular instant coffee for a more robust taste.
- Experiment with different chocolate varieties like dark, milk, or white chocolate chips to create unique flavor combinations that complement the coffee profile.
- Adjust cookie texture by chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking, which helps prevent spreading and creates a thicker, chewier cookie.
- Make these cookies gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg