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Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft and chewy gourmet chocolate chip cookies infused with rich espresso flavor and loaded with melty chocolate chips. A perfect coffee chocolate chip cookie for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted or browned
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 1 ½ cups chocolate chips or chunks

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Dissolve espresso powder in hot water and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, whisk butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Stir in espresso mixture.
  5. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop dough onto tray, spacing apart.
  8. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers soft.
  9. Cool 5 minutes before transferring.

Notes

Chill dough 20 minutes for thicker cookies.
Do not overbake for soft centers.
Brown butter adds deeper espresso flavor.