Imagine your favorite chocolate chip cookies went to therapy, found espresso, and came back filled—with cream and confidence. These cookies aren’t here to play nice. They’re bold, flirty, and just the right amount of bitter (like you before coffee). The coffee flavor doesn’t whisper—it struts in stilettos. And that creamy center? A soft hug between two crunchy, caffeinated rebels. You’ll want to hide them, but also show off. They’re vegan, they’re unapologetic, and they’re here to save your snack time. Dunk, devour, and try not to eat the entire batch before the filling sets.
Coffee-Laced Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cream Filling
Two crisp, espresso-spiked chocolate chip cookies hug a silky dairy-free cream. Think mocha, but way more scandalous and chewable.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1/2 cup vegan butter softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cane sugar
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water flax egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
For the Cream Filling:
- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 –2 tbsp plant milk as needed for texture
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment. Be better than your last baking attempt.
- In a small bowl, combine flaxseed and water. Let it thicken like your skincare routine.
- Mix flour, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder in a separate bowl.
- In another bowl, beat vegan butter, brown sugar, and cane sugar until fluffy.
- Add flax egg and vanilla to the butter mixture. Whip it good.
- Stir dry ingredients into wet. Fold in chocolate chips with flair.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake 11–12 minutes until edges are golden and center still soft. Let cool completely.
- For filling, beat vegan butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, espresso, salt, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Match up cookies in pairs. Spread filling on one side, top with another. Repeat until your willpower breaks.
Notes
🔬 Nutritional Info (Per Cookie Sandwich)
- Calories: 265
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
🌱 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 4%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Potassium: 3%
- Folate: 4%
💡 Additional Tips
- Chill the dough 30 minutes for puffier cookies (or don’t, it’s your kitchen).
- Double the espresso in the filling if your soul needs a pick-me-up.
- Store filled cookies in the fridge—they firm up like a dream.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for unexpected depth—like your sarcasm.
- Eat with coffee for the full-blown espresso experience. Or wine. We support your journey.
