Decadent Chewy Mocha Coffee Cookies Recipe
These Decadent Chewy Mocha Coffee Cookies offer a delightful blend of rich cocoa, robust espresso, and melty semisweet chocolate chips, resulting in a perfect balance of coffee and chocolate flavors in a soft, chewy cookie. Ideal for coffee lovers craving a sweet treat with a kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, instant espresso powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar and packed brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Using a spatula, fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly through the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft, ensuring chewy texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set further, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For stronger coffee flavor, increase espresso powder to 1 ½ tablespoons.
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well; freeze baked cookies or dough balls in a single layer before placing in airtight containers or freezer bags.
- To make smaller cookies, use a teaspoon to scoop dough and reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes.
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