Description
These Super Chewy Coffee Cookies combine the rich flavor of espresso with a soft, chewy texture, perfect for coffee lovers looking for a delightful treat. With a subtle blend of brown and white sugars and a precise balance of leavening agents, these cookies bake up soft in the middle and crisp at the edges, making them irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (226g), softened at room temperature
- 1 tbsp espresso powder
- 1 cup brown sugar (213g)
- ¼ cup white sugar (50g)
- 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (270g)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Espresso: In the bowl of a hand or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream 1 cup of softened butter with 1 tbsp espresso powder on medium speed for 1 minute to evenly incorporate the coffee flavor.
- Add Sugars: Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add 1 cup brown sugar and ¼ cup white sugar. Cream together with the butter mixture for an additional 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Mix in Egg: Add 1 large egg and mix on medium speed for 30 seconds until fully combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add 2 ¼ cups flour, ½ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp kosher salt into the wet mixture.
- Combine Dough: Mix on medium speed just until the dough is combined and no flour streaks remain, avoiding overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Scoop and Freeze: Using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out 12 cookies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze the dough balls for 30 minutes to help maintain their shape during baking.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare another baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Arrange Cookies: Place 6 frozen cookie dough balls on the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and crisp, while the centers remain soft and chewy.
Notes
- Freezing the dough before baking helps the cookies keep a thick, chewy center and prevents excessive spreading.
- Use good quality espresso powder for an authentic coffee flavor.
- Make sure butter is softened but not melted for proper creaming with sugar.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
