Last Updated on June 2, 2023
There’s nothing better than a coffee cookie to go with your cup of Joe, so you’ll definitely want to try this coffee cookie recipe. They’re espresso cookies that are filled with gooey melted chocolate. Is there a better pairing than chocolate and coffee? I certainly don’t think so! But how do you go about making this coffee cookie recipe? Let’s take a closer look.
Why You’ll Love These Coffee-Flavored Cookies
There are many reasons why you’ll love these coffee cookies, but here are just a few.
- Quick and easy. These cookies don’t require too many ingredients, and whether you’re a novice baker or an expert baker, you’ll have no trouble making these cookies. They’re also super quick to make from scratch.
- Soft and chewy. Bursting with the classic flavors of chocolate and coffee, these chewy and gooey cookies will be a hit with everyone.
- Perfectly paired with a coffee. Pairing these cookies with a hot cup of coffee is incredible, and makes for the ideal snack.
Ingredient Notes of Coffee Cookies Recipe
1. All-purpose flour. I use all-purpose flour for this recipe, but if you want to make this recipe gluten-free, you can replace it with gluten-free all-purpose flour. The measurements do not need to be adjusted. I haven’t tried this recipe with any other variety of flour.
2. Butter. I prefer to use unsalted butter for this recipe so that you can control the amount of salt that goes in. However, if you use salted butter, be sure to omit any salt from the cookies.
3. Sugars. This recipe uses both white granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Pairing both of these sugars together creates the delicious cookie flavor we all know and love.
4. Eggs. The use of eggs binds these cookies together and keeps them moist.
5. Chocolate chunks. I prefer to use dark chocolate for these particular cookies, but you can use any type of chocolate chips or cookies that you’d like.
6. Espresso powder. It’s best to use high-quality espresso powder. I haven’t tested this recipe with instant coffee, but I’m sure it would work well, and the flavor wouldn’t be as intense.
Nutritional Information of Instant Coffee Cookies
You may be wondering what the nutritional value is when it comes to these coffee cookies. This recipe makes 18 cookies and each cookie contains the following:
- Calories: 202
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 2g
- Sodium: 229mg
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 17g
Espresso Cookie Coffee Biscuits Recipe
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- 2 baking sheets
- 1 medium cookie scoop
- parchment paper
Ingredients
For this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter, cooled
- 1 cup of light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of espresso powder, or instant coffee
- 1 cup of dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 2 tablespoons of coarse salt, to sprinkle
Recipe
Now all you need to do is:
Step 1: Prepare
Before you begin, gather all of the ingredients you need and preheat your oven to 350F. You’ll also need to line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Grab a bowl and add the following ingredients: all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix well and set aside.
Step 2: Make cookie dough
Grab a separate bowl and add the melted butter (once cooled down), white sugar, brown sugar, and espresso powder. Mix well until you have a sandy texture. Once sandy in texture, add the egg yolk, large egg, and pure vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and then add your bowl of dry ingredients. Combine completely and then fold in your chopped chocolate until evenly distributed.
Step 3: Shape the dough and Bake the cookies
Use a medium cookie scoop (or two tablespoons) for each cookie and place it onto your prepared baking sheet. Be sure to leave ample space between each one so that they have room to spread. Alternatively, you can roll out the dough and spread chocolate pieces before baking.
Place your cookies into the center of your preheated oven and bake for around 10 minutes. The edges should have just been set.
Step 4: Serve cookies
Remove cookies from the oven and leave to cool completely. Once cool, add the coarse salt on top of the cookies for elevated taste and texture. Don’t these look delicious? And they smell even better. The espresso flavor really comes through, and the dark chocolate gives them a bit of depth.
Serve your espresso cookies at room temperature. Enjoy!
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Additional Information on Best Coffee Cookies
Serving size: 18 cookies
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Storage Tips
If you have any leftover dough, you’ll need to form the dough into a ball and wrap it tightly with plastic wrap. When stored this way, it’ll keep in the fridge for around a week. Or you can store it that way in the freezer and it’ll last around 2 months.
If you have any leftover baked cookies, you can keep them in an airtight container for around 3 days. They should be kept at room temperature, for best results. You can heat them slightly in the microwave, if desired, before eating.
Can This Recipe Be Made Gluten-Free?
Absolutely. However, to make this recipe gluten-free, you’ll need to make a few adjustments to the ingredients of this recipe. Most importantly, you need to switch out the all-purpose flour for gluten-free all-purpose flour.
As well as this, you’ll need to check the ingredient labels of the following products: baking soda, espresso powder, vanilla extract, and dark chocolate. Some of these products may contain gluten, so it’s always best to make sure.
Can This Recipe Be Made Vegan-Friendly?
Of course. However, for this recipe to be safe for a vegan lifestyle, you’ll need to replace some of the ingredients with vegan alternatives. The ingredients you’ll need to switch out for vegan substitutes are butter, eggs, and chocolate. You’ll be able to find vegan options for these ingredients at most grocery stores.
Why Use Espresso Powder in Cookies?
As well as adding a rich flavor to your cookies, espresso powder also enhances the flavor of the chocolate. So if you’re looking for decadent, luxurious cookies – espresso powder is the ingredient for you.
Conclusion: Best Cookies With Coffee
I hope this article has helped you to become more familiar with how to make the best coffee cookies. Whether you’re enjoying it as a snack with a cup of coffee, or serving it as a dessert with some whipped cream, or ice cream, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Do you have any tips or tricks when it comes to making coffee cookies? If so, please feel free to let us know in the comments below. And remember, sharing is caring!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Coffee Cookies Have Caffeine?
Despite the name, coffee cookies contain very little caffeine. This is because you only use a very small amount of espresso powder in your coffee cookies, in comparison to the size of the batch of cookies that you're making. If you use espresso powder, rather than instant coffee, the amount of caffeine will be much higher. You can use decaffeinated coffee if you'd prefer your recipe to be caffeine free.
How Long Do Coffee Cookies Last?
Coffee cookies last around 3 days, if kept at room temperature. They should be kept in an airtight container for best results. If you've baked your cookies and want to freeze them, you can do that. You should store your cookies in a freezer-safe bag before placing them in the freezer. They'll last around 4 weeks when kept this way. Just be sure to thaw your cookies before enjoying them.
How to Make Cookie Coffee Cup?
To make a cookie coffee cup, you'll need the following ingredients: 6 1/3 tablespoons of softened butter, 1/3 cup of white sugar, 1/3 cup of raw cane sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour, 3 1/2oz of dark chocolate, 6 espressos, and 1 egg yolk.
Add the butter, sugars, vanilla, salt, and egg yolk to a bowl and mix well. Gradually add flour until you have a dough. Wrap and keep in the refrigerator to chill for an hour. Lightly flour a workspace and roll out dough to 4mm thick and cut strips of dough that are 6cm and 19cm wide.
Using metal rings, outlay the dough strips, overlapping to ensure they connect. Then cut out circles of the remaining dough for the bottom of your cups and connect them to the metal rings with the dough. Then place your cups onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and chill for around 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350F and then place your cups into the center of your preheated oven and bake for around 10 minutes on one side. Then turn and bake for a further 5 minutes. Remove from oven and leave to cool before detaching from the rings.
Melt half of the chocolate, then remove from heat and add the remaining chocolate; stirring as you go. Once cooled, glaze your cups with the melted chocolate and then leave them to harden in the refrigerator for around 20 minutes. Once cool, you can then fill it with coffee.
Does Coffee Lose Caffeine When Baked?
No. Baking an ingredient that contains caffeine does not affect its caffeine content in any way.
Espresso Coffee Cookies Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- 2 baking sheets
- 1 medium cookie dough scoop
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter cooled
- 1 cup of light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of espresso powder or instant coffee
- 1 cup of dark chocolate chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 2 tablespoons of coarse salt to sprinkle
Instructions
- Before you begin, gather all of the ingredients you need and preheat your oven to 350F. You'll also need to line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Grab a bowl and add the following ingredients: all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix well and set aside.2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- Grab a separate bowl and add the melted butter (once cooled down), white sugar, brown sugar, and espresso powder. Mix well until you have a sandy texture. Once sandy in texture, add the egg yolk, large egg, and pure vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and then add your bowl of dry ingredients. Combine completely and then fold in your chopped chocolate until evenly distributed.1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter, 1 cup of light brown sugar, 1/4 cup of white granulated sugar, 1 cup of dark chocolate, 1 large egg, 1 egg yolk, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1/2 cup of espresso powder
- Use a medium cookie scoop (or two tablespoons) for each cookie and place it onto your prepared baking sheet. Be sure to leave ample space between each one so that they have room to spread. Alternatively, you can roll out the dough and spread chocolate pieces before baking.
- Place your cookies into the center of your preheated oven and bake for around 10 minutes. The edges should have just been set.
- Remove cookies from the oven and leave to cool completely. Once cool, add the coarse salt on top of the cookies for elevated taste and texture. Don't these look delicious? And they smell even better. The espresso flavor really comes through, and the dark chocolate gives them a bit of depth.2 tablespoons of coarse salt
- Serve your espresso cookies at room temperature. Enjoy!
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