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Published: Sep 29, 2022 by Kathy

Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies

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A tasty chewy cookie with a perfect blend of coffee and chocolate! These Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delicious way to mix up your ordinary chocolate chip cookies!

Whip up a batch of these easy-to-make cookies in no time at all!

A pile of chocolate chip cookies on a baking rack.

Updating a classic cookie

Chocolate chip cookies are a classic for a reason. They are a delicious favorite cookie with just the right amount of chocolate. They are easy to make and are perfect for packing into lunch boxes or serving at a potluck.

I have yet to meet anyone that didn't love a chocolate chip cookie!

Even a classic can get an update from time to time. We aren't getting rid of the original, but offering more cookie options!

These Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delicious update to the classic! The espresso offers a subtle hint of coffee flavor. Just enough to say, "Mmmm!"

I've used my homemade espresso powder in these cookies, but you can always use store-bought too!

Key ingredients

Ingredients for making chocolate chip cookies.
  • Espresso Powder - Make your own or buy at the store. This is not the same as instant coffee! May omit if desired.
  • Chocolate Chips - Semi-sweet chocolate chips, but dark chocolate chips would work too
  • Butter - I use salted butter
  • Sugar - Two types: granulated sugar and brown sugar
  • Flour - Use all-purpose flour. I prefer unbleached flour, but any all-purpose flour works.
  • Vanilla - Use pure vanilla extract

Step by step directions

  • Place butter in a mixing bowl and beat until soft and creamy
  • Add sugar and brown sugar and mix well until light and fluffy. Mix for about 3-4 minutes
  • Add eggs and vanilla and mix to combine
  • Add flour, espresso powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined
Cookie dough in a mixing bowl.
Adding flour to cookie dough.
  • Stir in chocolate chips
  • Shape cookies into round balls with a cookie scoop or a spoon and place on an ungreased cookie sheet (or lined with parchment paper)
Chocolate chip cookie dough in a mixing bowl.
Unbaked cookies on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 10-12 minutes until just golden
  • Remove from cookie sheet and place on a baking rack until fully cool

Recipe tips

  • Mix butter and sugar mixture together for 3-4 minutes. This makes a light, soft cookie
  • Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies
  • Add 1-2 tablespoons of espresso powder. If you like it just a bit stronger, add the full 2 tablespoons
  • Bake cookies until golden
  • Allow cookies to fully cool on a baking rack before storing in an airtight container
  • Eat within 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months

Frequently asked questions

How long will espresso chocolate chip cookies last?

When stored in an airtight container at room temperature, the cookies should last for 3-5 days.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes, this recipe doubles well and there are no adjustments needed to the recipe except to double the ingredients.

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Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies

Kathy Berget
Classic chocolate chip cookie with added espresso powder for a subtle hint of coffee.
5 from 24 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 7 minutes mins
Total Time 22 minutes mins
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 159 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Stand Mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Cooling Rack
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter (salted butter) (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1-2 tablespoons espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Place butter in a mixing bowl and beat until soft and creamy
    1 cup butter (salted butter)
  • Add sugar and brown sugar and mix well until light and fluffy. Mix for about 3-4 minutes
    1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup sugar
  • Add eggs and vanilla and mix to combine
    2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Add flour, espresso powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined
    2 cups flour, 1-2 tablespoons espresso powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Stir in chocolate chips
    2 cups chocolate chips
  • Shape cookies into round balls with a cookie scoop or a spoon and place on an ungreased cookie sheet (or lined with parchment paper)
  • Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 10-12 minutes until just golden
  • Remove from cookie sheet and place on a baking rack until fully cool
  • Store cool cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days

Notes

  • Mix butter and sugar mixture together for 3-4 minutes. This makes a light, soft cookie
  • Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies
  • Add 1-2 tablespoons of espresso powder. If you like it just a bit stronger, add the full 2 tablespoons
  • Bake cookies until golden
  • Allow cookies to fully cool on a baking rack before storing in an airtight container
  • Eat within 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 193IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. David @ Spiced says

    September 30, 2022 at 6:03 am

    5 stars
    We recently made a batch of chocolate chip cookies with salted butter - woah! I loved seeing salted butter in this version. Add in that homemade espresso powder, and I'm nearly certain I'll be saying woah to this one, too! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Valentina says

    September 29, 2022 at 9:38 pm

    I love all things coffee and/or espresso. I'm so in! I'd hide these from everyone and eat them all myself. 😉 ~Valentina

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 30, 2022 at 4:25 am

      There's nothing wrong with that! LOL!!! 🙂

      Reply
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