Coffee-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Chewy oatmeal cookies packed with rich chocolate and a bold coffee kick. Basically, an excuse to eat dessert at breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in espresso powder, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring well.
- Fold in oats and chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges turn golden.
- Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Eat immediately or pretend you’ll share later.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Cookie)
- Calories: ~190
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Cookie)
- Iron: 4%
- Calcium: 2%
- Magnesium: 3%
- Vitamin A: 3%
- Potassium: 2%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use dark chocolate for extra richness.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for a warm spice twist.
- Store in an airtight container—assuming they last that long.