Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies—an exquisite treat for coffee lovers. These cookies are infused with rich espresso and feature the nutty essence of browned butter, resulting in a perfect balance of bold taste and chewy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon ground espresso
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a stainless steel pan over medium heat until amber in color, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Stir in ground espresso into the cooled butter mixture and let it reach room temperature (about 20-30 minutes).
- Whisk together granulated sugar and light brown sugar into the cooled mixture for one minute.
- Add one large egg, one egg yolk, and vanilla extract; whisk until combined.
- Gently fold in flour, baking soda, salt, and chocolate until just incorporated.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined tray and chill in the freezer for at least 3-4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake frozen cookies spaced two inches apart for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Cool on a wire rack before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg