Mocha Hazelnut Chocolate Cookies
Crunchy, chewy Mocha Hazelnut Chocolate Cookies loaded with espresso, toasted hazelnuts, and rich dark chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour because structure is important
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder for deep chocolate flavor
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder the caffeine boost
- ½ tsp baking soda to keep things light
- ¼ tsp salt balances sweetness
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted (because butter is life)
- ¾ cup brown sugar adds chewiness
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for crisp edges
- 1 large egg binding magic
- 1 tsp vanilla extract extra flavor
- ½ cup dark chocolate chunks for melty goodness
- ½ cup toasted hazelnuts chopped (for crunch)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. You’ll thank yourself later.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt. No lumps allowed.
- Beat melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. It should look dangerously good.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. Blend until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir just until combined—overmixing kills cookies.
- Fold in chocolate chunks and hazelnuts. Try not to eat all the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. No cookie pile-ups.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Or just eat them now.
- Pair with coffee, milk, or straight from the tray. No wrong choices.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Cookie)
- Calories: ~190
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Cookie)
- Iron: 5%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Potassium: 3%
- Vitamin E: 3%
- Calcium: 2%
Pro Tips for Maximum Flavor
- Use dark roast espresso powder for a stronger mocha hit.
- Toast the hazelnuts before adding them for an even richer flavor.
- Let the dough chill for 30 minutes for thicker, chewier cookies.
- Double the batch. You’ll regret it if you don’t.