Coffee Espresso Chocolate Cookies (Print)

Delicious cookies with espresso and chocolate flavors.

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
02 - ⅓ cup espresso powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
05 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - ¾ cup salted sweet cream butter, softened
07 - ⅔ cup dark brown sugar
08 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
09 - 1 extra large whole egg, room temperature
10 - 1 extra large egg yolk, room temperature
11 - 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Chocolate Additions

12 - 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chunks
13 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, espresso powder, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt.
02 - Using a stand mixer or handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 1½ to 2 minutes until fully incorporated.
03 - Add the whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until no yellow streaks remain.
04 - Gradually add half of the dry ingredient mixture, mixing just until combined. Repeat with the remaining dry mixture.
05 - Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chunks and dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
06 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
07 - Use a 1½-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough, spacing cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
08 - Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.