Chocolate chip cookies are great, but let’s be honest—they lack excitement. Enter espresso, the caffeine-packed hero that transforms an ordinary treat into a bold masterpiece. These cookies strike the perfect balance between sweet, bitter, and deeply rich. The chocolate melts, the coffee intensifies, and suddenly, regular cookies feel like a waste of time. One bite delivers crispy edges, a chewy center, and just enough espresso to keep things interesting. Bake these, and you’ll never go back to basic cookies again. Warning: These might replace your morning coffee. Or at least, make it taste weaker.
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Espresso Kick
A rich, chocolate-loaded cookie infused with espresso, delivering deep flavors, chewy texture, and just enough caffeine to justify eating three.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp espresso powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in espresso powder, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- Let cookies cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Eat immediately, or pretend to save some for later.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Cookie)
- Calories: ~180
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Cookie)
- Iron: 5%
- Calcium: 4%
- Magnesium: 3%
- Potassium: 2%
- Vitamin B6: 2%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use high-quality espresso powder for a bolder kick.
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top before baking for contrast.
- Swap dark chocolate for milk chocolate if you prefer sweeter cookies.
