Coffee Cookies with Chocolate Chips Recipe

Introduction

These coffee cookies combine rich coffee flavor with sweet chocolate chips, creating a delightful treat for any time of day. They have a soft center with slightly crisp edges, perfect with a cup of your favorite brew.

Ingredients

• 2 TBSP Instant coffee (good quality, measured then blended)
• 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp Baking soda
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 1 cup Brown sugar (packed light brown sugar)
• 1/2 cup White granulated sugar
• 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
• 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 1/2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Step 1: Using a food processor, blend the instant coffee into a fine powder. In a medium bowl, sift the flour, then add the instant coffee, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; whisk to combine.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the melted and cooled butter with brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix well until smooth.
3. Step 3: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture using a rubber spatula. Stir until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Step 4: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Let the dough rest while the oven heats, allowing the gluten to absorb moisture.
5. Step 5: Using a 2oz cookie scoop, portion the dough into 6 balls per sheet. Place extra chocolate chips on top of each dough ball for a decorative touch.
6. Step 6: Bake one sheet at a time for 12 to 14 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly underbaked.
7. Step 7: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them sit on the hot pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Tips & Variations

• For a stronger coffee kick, increase the instant coffee to 3 tablespoons.
• Try swapping semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or white chocolate for different flavor twists.
• Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to help the cookies keep their shape.

Storage

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature and warm briefly in the oven for a fresh-baked taste.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use instant espresso powder instead of instant coffee?

Yes, espresso powder can be used and will give a stronger, richer coffee flavor to your cookies.

Why are my cookies too flat?

Make sure your butter is fully cooled after melting and avoid overmixing the dough. Chilling the dough before baking can also help prevent spreading.

Coffee Cookies with Chocolate Chips Recipe

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Deliciously rich coffee cookies infused with instant coffee and studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips. These cookies combine the deep flavor of coffee with warm cinnamon and a perfect balance of sweetness, resulting in a soft, slightly underbaked center with golden edges. Perfect for coffee lovers looking for a delightful homemade treat.

• Author: Tim
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 14 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 12 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Instant coffee (good quality, measured then blended)
• 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp Baking soda
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter (melted and cooled to room temperature)
• 1 cup Brown sugar (packed light brown sugar)
• 1/2 cup White granulated sugar
• 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
• 2 Large eggs (room temperature)

Add-ins

• 1 1/2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Blend Coffee: Using a food processor, blend the instant coffee into a fine powder to ensure it mixes evenly into the dough.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, instant coffee powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. This combines and aerates the dry ingredients.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
4. Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, fold the mixture gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
5. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
6. Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Allow the cookie dough to rest while the oven heats to help the gluten absorb the wet ingredients.
7. Scoop Dough: Using a 2 oz cookie scoop, portion out the cookie dough onto the prepared sheets, placing 6 cookie dough balls per sheet. Optionally, top each dough ball with extra chocolate chips for added texture and appearance.
8. Bake: Bake one cookie sheet at a time in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. Bake until the edges are golden and the center is still slightly underbaked for a soft texture.
9. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them sit on the hot pan for 5 minutes. Then, transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

• Allowing the dough to rest before baking enhances texture by letting the gluten hydrate fully.
• Baking one sheet at a time ensures even heat distribution and consistent baking.
• The slightly underbaked center creates a soft, chewy cookie rather than a crisp one.
• Using room temperature eggs and cooled melted butter helps the dough blend smoothly.
• For a stronger coffee flavor, use a high-quality instant coffee powder or espresso powder.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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