Mocha-Filled Chocolate Cookies
Chocolate cookies with a surprise mocha filling, perfectly balancing deep cocoa, espresso, and buttery goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Mocha Filling:
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips melted
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- For the filling, melt chocolate chips, then mix in espresso powder and heavy cream.
- Scoop cookie dough into small balls, flatten slightly, and add a teaspoon of filling.
- Seal the dough around the filling and place cookies 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Let cool slightly before inhaling.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Cookie)
- Calories: ~180
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Cookie)
- Iron: 3%
- Magnesium: 2%
- Calcium: 2%
- Potassium: 2%
- Vitamin A: 3%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top for extra flavor.
- Use dark chocolate for a more intense mocha kick.
- Store in an airtight container—though they won’t last long.