Entry #3213, March 4, 2014

For many, dessert is not complete unless it’s paired with a steaming mug of coffee.The only way that classic flavor combination could get any better is by combining them into one. This espresso chocolate chip cookies recipe does just that. The rich and slightly bitter from the espresso helps bring out the inherent sweetness in the chocolate to the next level. This is one duo you definitely don’t want to miss.

Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies

Expresso Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients:

1 stick room-temperature butter
¾ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
1/3 cup dark chocolate covered espresso beans (Substitute 2 heaping teaspoons of instant espresso powder that have been dissolved in water, if needed)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Espresso chocolate chip cookie

Image via: Savor Home

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2. Finely grind the espresso beans in the food processor. (Note: If you don’t have one, put the beans in a sealed freezer bag and crush them with a rolling pin.)
3. Meanwhile assemble the wet ingredients. Cream the butter and both sugars together in the mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
4. Then, add in the eggs, and vanilla extract and beat everything for and additional 30 seconds. If using the dissolved espresso powder, mix that in too.
5. When the wet ingredients are ready, assemble the dry ingredients by flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl.
6. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet. Once a cohesive batter forms, mix in the chopped espresso beans and chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto a greased baking sheet. Use the back of the spoon to press the dough into a circle.
8. Bake the cookies for 20 minutes or until the edges are lightly browed.
9. When done, allow the cookies to cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm.

These cookies would be excellent with a glass of milk. But for an even stronger punch, go ahead and dunk them into a cup o’ joe. Regardless, these are going to be delicious, so be prepared to share.

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