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Flavorful Chocolate Chip Cookies with Espresso Powder

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These chocolate chip cookies are infused with espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and slightly bitter notes with a soft and chewy center and crisp edges.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened (preferably European-style)
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder
  • 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar using a mixer on medium speed until light, fluffy, and pale in color, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, and 1 tablespoon espresso powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls about 2 tablespoons each onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers are still soft. Rotate baking sheets halfway through if baking multiple sheets.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping. For crispier cookies, bake 1-2 minutes longer but watch carefully to avoid burning. Use almond flour for gluten-free option and coconut oil or vegan butter for dairy-free. Adding a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking enhances flavor.

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