Description
Indulge in these rich and flavorful Chocolate Espresso Cookies—perfect for a quick dessert, easy dinner party treat, or satisfying sweet snack. These cookies combine deep chocolate flavor with bold espresso notes, topped with a smooth coffee glaze that makes them both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
1 large egg room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons brewed espresso cooled
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze
Instructions
1. Whisk together flour cocoa powder espresso powder baking soda baking powder and salt.
2. Beat butter granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture to form dough.
5. Chill dough for 30 to 45 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets.
7. Roll dough into balls and stamp or flatten.
8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set.
9. Cool cookies completely on a rack.
10. Mix glaze ingredients until smooth.
11. Spread glaze over cookies and let set.
Notes
Use high-quality cocoa powder and espresso powder for the richest flavor.
Chilling the dough helps maintain the cookie shape and enhances taste.
Always glaze completely cooled cookies to achieve a clean finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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