Description
Indulgent espresso fudge cookies deliver a rich, chocolatey punch with deep coffee undertones. Crisp edges and a gooey center make these irresistible treats perfect for coffee and chocolate enthusiasts seeking a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Sugar:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks / 226 grams)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Flour and Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Using an electric mixer, thoroughly blend butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy with a creamy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the sugar mixture, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- In a separate mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and instant espresso powder to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the butter mixture, gently stirring until ingredients are just combined without overmixing.
- Carefully fold chocolate chips into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Utilize a tablespoon to scoop rounded portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, maintaining approximately 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Place cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, monitoring until edges appear set while centers remain slightly soft.
- Remove baking sheets from oven and let cookies rest for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to wire cooling racks to reach complete room temperature.
Notes
- Boost coffee flavor by using high-quality instant espresso powder, ensuring a rich and intense taste that elevates the cookie’s depth.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies with more defined edges.
- Swap chocolate chips with dark chocolate chunks for a more luxurious texture and a more complex flavor profile that complements the espresso notes.
- Adapt for dietary needs by using gluten-free flour blend and vegan butter alternatives to make these cookies accessible to more people without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 171
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 63 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg