These soft center dark chocolate chunk espresso cookies are a delightful twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies. Infused with espresso, they deliver a rich flavor that pairs perfectly with the dark chocolate chunks, making them some of the best cookies ever.

This recipe is perfect for those who love chewy chocolate chip cookies and want to try a new chocolate cookie recipe. With homemade chocolate chips and a few simple ingredients, you can create tasty baking treats that will impress your friends and family.

Delicious Espresso Chocolate Chunk Cookies

These cookies feature a soft and chewy center with a rich chocolate flavor enhanced by the addition of espresso. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 cookies, making it a great choice for a small batch of good cookie recipes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and instant espresso powder.
4. Mix Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the dark chocolate chunks.
5. Scoop the Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 cookies
• Calories: 180kcal
• Fat: 9g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 24g