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Dark Chocolate Espresso Cookies Recipe

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These Dark Chocolate Espresso Cookies combine rich cocoa and intense espresso flavor in a soft, chewy cookie studded with dark chocolate chunks and chips. Perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers alike, these cookies are chilled before baking to enhance their decadent texture and flavor.

  • Total Time: 27-42 minutes
  • Yield: 30 cookies

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Butter – softened
  • 1/4 Cup Sugar
  • 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla flavoring
  • 2 Tablespoons Strong Coffee

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 Cup Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Espresso Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda

Chocolate

  • 1 – 3.5 Ounce Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Bar – roughly chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Mix Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add in the sugar and brown sugar and mix on medium speed until the mixture is creamy and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until well combined and smooth.
  4. Add Coffee and Vanilla: Pour in the strong coffee and vanilla flavoring, mixing thoroughly to blend the flavors.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl or directly, add the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, salt, and baking soda to the wet ingredients. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and blend all ingredients until a uniform sticky dough forms.
  6. Add Chocolate: Fold in the roughly chopped dark chocolate bar pieces and dark chocolate chips to the dough until everything is evenly distributed.
  7. Chill Dough: Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough onto a lined baking sheet. Place the dough balls in the refrigerator and chill for 30-60 minutes to firm up for better baking results.
  8. Bake Cookies: After chilling, bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 11-12 minutes. Remove from oven when edges are set but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack to set their shape and texture before enjoying.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough helps to prevent spreading and enhances the cookie texture.
  • Strong coffee can be brewed espresso or any concentrated coffee to maximize flavor.
  • Use quality dark chocolate for the best flavor impact.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For a softer cookie, slightly underbake them and let them cool on the baking sheet.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/dark-chocolate-espresso-cookies-recipe/