Super Chewy Coffee Cookies Recipe
These Super Chewy Coffee Cookies blend rich espresso flavor with a perfectly soft, chewy texture. The combination of brown sugar and espresso powder gives these cookies a deep, robust coffee taste, making them an irresistible treat for coffee lovers. Easy to prepare and baked until crisp at the edges, they are perfect for any time of day.
- Author: Logan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 59 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter (226g), softened at room temperature
- 1 tbsp espresso powder
- 1 cup brown sugar (213g)
- ¼ cup white sugar (50g)
- 1 large egg
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (270g)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- Cream Butter and Espresso Powder: In the bowl of a hand or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 1 tbsp espresso powder on medium speed for 1 minute to infuse the butter with coffee flavor.
- Add Sugars: Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add 1 cup brown sugar and ¼ cup white sugar. Continue to cream the mixture on medium speed for an additional 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Incorporate Egg: Add 1 large egg and mix on medium speed for 30 seconds, ensuring it is fully combined with the creamed butter and sugars.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add 2 ¼ cups flour, ½ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp kosher salt to the wet ingredients.
- Mix Dough: Mix on medium speed just until all ingredients are combined, being careful not to overmix to preserve the chewy texture.
- Scoop Cookies: Using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out 12 cookie dough balls onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet and place in the freezer for 30 minutes to chill.
- Preheat Oven: While the dough is chilling, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line another cookie sheet with parchment paper for baking.
- Arrange Cookies: Place 6 chilled cookies spaced about 2 inches apart on each prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the edges are brown and crisp, while the centers remain soft and chewy. Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Freezing the dough before baking helps prevent spreading and enhances the chewy texture.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, you can increase the espresso powder to 1.5 tablespoons.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To keep cookies fresh longer, freeze baked cookies for up to 1 month.
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