Ladies, grab your whisks and your sass—these cookies are not here to play nice. Espresso chocolate chip cookies already know they’re hot. But then they went ahead and added a coffee custard filling because extra is a lifestyle. They’re chewy, bold, and unapologetically caffeinated—just like you on a Monday morning. The aroma alone could flirt with your ex and still get away with it. Vegan? Obviously. Your taste buds will weep, your kitchen will smell like a café in Milan, and yes, these cookies will steal the spotlight from any store-bought nonsense.

Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies with Coffee Custard Filling
Soft espresso chocolate chip cookies packed with silky coffee custard. All vegan, all drama, all delicious.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- ½ cup vegan butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2½ tbsp water flax egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup vegan chocolate chips
For the Coffee Custard Filling:
- ¾ cup plant-based milk soy or oat
- 1½ tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 1 tbsp vegan butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment like a responsible adult.
- Stir flaxseed and water to make your flax egg. Let it thicken like your last situationship.
- Whisk flour, salt, baking soda, and espresso powder in one bowl.
- In another, cream vegan butter and both sugars until it looks like sweet velvet.
- Add the flax egg and vanilla, mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients into the wet mix. Stir like your life depends on it.
- Fold in chocolate chips with dramatic flair.
- Scoop dough, flatten slightly, and bake 10–12 minutes until golden and smug.
- Meanwhile, whisk milk, espresso, cornstarch, maple syrup, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until thick, like creamy gossip. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla.
- Let custard cool and thicken further. Chill if needed.
- Once cookies are cool, sandwich custard between two. Or eat solo, no judgment.
Notes
🔍 Nutritional Values (Per Cookie)
- Calories: 260
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Cookie)
- Iron: 7%
- Calcium: 5%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Folate: 4%
- Potassium: 5%
✨ Extra Tips to Level Up
- Use espresso granules for a deeper punch, like your favorite dark roast.
- Chill the custard longer for firmer texture—if you’re not into drippy drama.
- Sprinkle sea salt on cookies before baking for a pretentious (but totally worth it) twist.
- Add chopped walnuts if you’re feeling a little nutty.
- Serve with iced coffee for maximum buzz and zero chill.