Chocolate Chip Coffee Cookies
These chocolate chip coffee cookies feature a delightful blend of rich coffee and sweet chocolate, making them the perfect treat for cookie lovers and coffee enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Measure accurately.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled Ensure it's cooled before adding.
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) Walnuts, pecans, or almonds work well.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour in the cooled brewed coffee and stir until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Notes
Serve cookies warm with coffee or ice cream. Package them in a lovely box for gifting. Experiment with baking times to achieve the perfect chewiness.