Looking for something more than your average cookie? Enter Espresso Truffle Chocolate Cookies, where rich espresso meets decadent chocolate truffle filling. These cookies are the perfect mix of intense coffee flavor and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate bliss. It’s like a luxury chocolate bar and your favorite cup of coffee had a baby. If you’re into the idea of sophisticated indulgence, this cookie is your new obsession. Go ahead, impress everyone with a dessert that’s so good, even the coffee snobs will bow down. Warning: these cookies may make your regular chocolate chip cookies seem incredibly basic.
Espresso Truffle Chocolate Cookies
A rich, gooey cookie filled with a decadent truffle center and kicked up with espresso for an extra hit.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder unsweetened, don’t cheat
- 2 tbsp espresso powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Truffle Filling:
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder
Instructions
Making the Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in chocolate chips. Set the dough aside.
Making the Truffle Filling:
- Melt chocolate and heavy cream together in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Stir in espresso powder until smooth. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Scoop small portions of truffle filling (about ½ tsp) and roll into balls.
Assembling and Baking:
- Take a tablespoon of dough, flatten it slightly, and place a truffle ball in the center.
- Seal the dough around the truffle, forming a ball.
- Place cookies on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are soft.
- Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Cookie)
- Calories: 200
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Cookie)
- Iron: 10%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Calcium: 3%
- Potassium: 2%
- Vitamin E: 4%
Pro Tips for Perfect Cookies:
- Chill the dough if it’s too soft. It helps with shaping.
- Don’t skip the espresso powder—it’s the secret to making these cookies unforgettable.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the filling—it’s worth the extra dollars.
- Keep a close eye on the cookies as they bake—they cook quickly.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them soft and decadent for as long as possible.
