Recipe: Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies
Jan 31, 2023
This is a recipe to save! Espresso chocolate chip cookies are a delicious and unique twist on a household classic. We all know espresso and chocolate are a match made in heaven - then add the flake salt on top - perfecto! These cookies are perfect for any coffee lover and make great gifts paired with a bag of Sundream. They are perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up or to enjoy with a cup of coffee.
Espresso chocolate chip cookies are a treat for the taste buds. The moment you take a bite, you'll be greeted with the delicious aroma of freshly brewed espresso, combined with the rich and decadent chocolate chunks. The espresso gives the cookies a subtle but distinct taste, adding a bold and robust flavor that is unique, satisfying and irresistible. Let's get started!
What you'll need:
- 2 eggs
- 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
- 12 oz dark chocolate chunks or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 flake of salt (for sprinkling)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (for baking)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5/16 cup Sundream espresso grounds (we used 1977 but any blend will work)
- 1 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
How to bake:
- Add butter to a medium saucepan on medium heat. When the butter has melted, turn off the heat.
- Pour in the espresso and give it a mix until all of the granules are coated in the butter. Cover the saucepan and let it steep for 20 minutes; this is really going to give us that deep espresso/coffee flavor.
- After steeping, pour the butter through a fine mesh strainer and press the coffee granules so it releases as much of the melted butter as possible. (save some espresso grounds to mix in the batter)
- Whisk together the dry ingredients. All-purpose flour, espresso grounds (just a teeny bit), baking powder, baking soda and kosher salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the espresso butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs and vanilla.
- Pour in the dry ingredients and mix just until the speckles of flour have disappeared.
- Add the chocolate chips and mix.
- Chill the dough in the fridge. Why chill the dough? If we bake it right away, they’ll bake flatter.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop out cookie dough balls onto your parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Place in the oven and bake for about 7 to 8 minutes. If the dough is super cold, it may need up to 10 minutes to bake. They should be light to medium golden brown.
- Sprinkle the tops with flaky sea salt & ENJOY!
Enjoy these delicious cookies with a cup of Sundream Coffee for an extra boost of flavor. Cheers!
1 comment
I cannot wait to try this recipe!!