Close-up of warm gooey chocolate chip cookies with melted chocolate chunks on a rustic surface

Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Soft, Gooey, and Perfectly Caffeinated ☕🍪

If you’re a coffee lover and a cookie lover, these Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies are your new obsession! ☕🍪💛 Soft, chewy, and packed with bold espresso flavor, these cookies have the perfect balance of rich coffee notes and melty chocolate in every bite. They’re a cozy pick-me-up for afternoons, dessert tables, or late-night sweet cravings — and they come together in under 30 minutes! With simple pantry ingredients and one bowl, this recipe gives classic chocolate chip cookies a grown-up, coffeehouse twist you’ll want to bake again and again.

Time Breakdown

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Chill Time: 15 minutes (optional for thicker cookies)
  • Bake Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Servings: 24 cookies

Ingredients List

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder (or strong instant coffee)
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for topping

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets — just the basics to keep things simple and stress-free.

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream Butter & Sugars: In another bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes). ☁️
  4. Add Espresso & Eggs: Mix in espresso powder, vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until smooth.
  5. Combine & Add Chips: Slowly add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips. 🍫
  6. Chill (Optional): Chill dough for 15 minutes for thicker, bakery-style cookies.
  7. Scoop & Bake: Drop 1 ½-tablespoon scoops onto baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are soft.
  8. Cool & Sprinkle: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired. 😋

Pro Tips

  • Bold Flavor: Double the espresso powder if you’re a serious coffee lover. ☕
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
  • Make It Fancy: Dip half of each cookie in melted dark chocolate and chill until set.
  • Substitution: Swap espresso for decaf if you want flavor without caffeine.

Nutrition Table

Serving SizeCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSugar
1 cookie1702g22g8g1g14g