Description
Rich coffee cookies deliver an irresistible blend of robust espresso and classic chocolate chip flavors. Crunchy edges and creamy centers make these treats perfect for morning or afternoon indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsps instant coffee granules or espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (90 g) chocolate chips or chunks
- ¼ cup (30 g) chopped nuts
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps brewed coffee
Instructions
- Preheat Setup: Configure the oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper, creating an optimal baking environment.
- Base Mixture: Whip butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar into a fluffy consistency. Blend in egg, instant coffee granules, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes silky and uniform.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together, ensuring even distribution of components.
- Dough Composition: Gently combine wet and dry mixtures, folding until just integrated. Incorporate chocolate chips or chopped nuts for enhanced texture and flavor complexity.
- Cookie Formation: Shape dough into consistent, uniform balls and position them on prepared baking sheets, maintaining approximately 2-inch intervals between cookies.
- Baking Process: Slide baking sheets into the preheated oven, monitoring cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden and centers remain slightly soft. Allow cookies to rest on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Finishing Touch: Craft a robust coffee glaze by whisking powdered sugar with brewed coffee until achieving a smooth, drizzling consistency. Elegantly adorn cooled cookies with the glossy coffee glaze.
Notes
- Measure Precisely: Use exact measurements for coffee granules and ingredients to maintain consistent flavor intensity and cookie texture.
- Soften Butter Strategically: Allow butter to reach room temperature naturally for 30-45 minutes, ensuring smooth creaming and even cookie structure.
- Control Moisture Levels: Avoid overmixing dough to prevent tough cookies; stop mixing immediately once ingredients are just combined.
- Temperature Matters: Remove cookies slightly before they appear fully baked to guarantee a soft, chewy center with delicate crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg