Chocolate Coffee Cookies Recipe
Delight in these rich and aromatic Chocolate Coffee Cookies that perfectly blend the flavors of caramelized butter, espresso, and sweet white chocolate chips. These cookies boast a soft, slightly crisp texture and a subtle hint of cinnamon, making them an irresistible treat for coffee and chocolate lovers alike.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Wet Ingredients
- 170g (¾ cup) unsalted butter
- 150g (¾ cup) brown sugar – light or dark
- 50g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 218g (1 ¾ cups) all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons instant espresso powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 170g (1 cup) white chocolate chips
- Caramelize the Butter: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, then continue cooking it for 3-4 minutes until the milk solids caramelize and the butter emits a nutty aroma. Pour the browned butter into a large heat-proof bowl and let it cool for 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare Baking Sheet and Oven: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, instant espresso powder, ground cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Into the cooled caramelized butter, add brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
- Form the Dough: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture just until a rough dough forms with some flour streaks remaining.
- Add the White Chocolate Chips: Gently stir the white chocolate chips into the dough to distribute evenly.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough for each cookie and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing each ball at least 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes until they puff up and the edges are set. Although the cookies will appear soft when removed, they will firm up on the hot baking sheet.
- Cool: Let the cookies rest on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is cooled to avoid cooking the egg when mixing.
- Don’t overmix the dough once the flour is added to prevent tough cookies.
- Spacing cookies well will help them bake evenly without merging.
- The cookies may look underbaked initially but will firm up when cooling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
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