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Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies with Coffee Frosting

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Rich espresso chocolate chip cookies topped with velvety coffee frosting. A snack that says, “I’ve got deadlines and taste.”
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 14 servings
Calories 245 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup vegan butter room temperature
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water flax egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tsp instant espresso powder
  • ¾ cup vegan chocolate chips

For the Coffee Frosting:

  • ¼ cup vegan butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp espresso powder
  • 1 –2 tbsp plant milk as needed
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment like you mean business.
  • Stir flaxseed with water and let it chill for 5 minutes.
  • Cream vegan butter and both sugars until smooth and sassy.
  • Mix in flax egg, vanilla, and espresso powder.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet. Stir until it forms a thick, moody dough.
  • Fold in those dreamy chocolate chips.
  • Scoop dough onto baking sheet, spacing them out like introverts at a party.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers slightly underbaked.
  • Cool completely unless you're into meltdowns (frosting ones).
  • For frosting: beat vegan butter, powdered sugar, espresso, salt, and plant milk until spreadable and smooth.
  • Frost cooled cookies generously. Lick the spoon. We all do.

Notes

🔬 Nutritional Info (Per Cookie)

  • Calories: 245
  • Total Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g

🌱 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 6%
  • Calcium: 5%
  • Magnesium: 4%
  • Folate: 3%
  • Potassium: 2%

💡 Extra Tips to Slay the Cookie Game

  • Chill the dough 20 minutes for thicker cookies (because size matters).
  • Use high-quality espresso powder—it makes everything feel expensive.
  • Add a sprinkle of flaky salt on top if you're feeling extra.
  • Store them in an airtight container, but who are we kidding—they won’t last.
  • Pair with a strong oat milk latte and ignore your inbox for 10 minutes of bliss.