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    Home » All Recipes » Desserts » Cookies

    Chewy Coffee Cookies

    Published: Dec 20, 2022 by RichandDelish · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These coffee cookies are chewy chocolate chip cookies, loaded with chocolate chunks, and espresso powder. They are super easy to make, perfect for coffee and mocha lovers, and will make your coffee dreams come true!

    Overhead shot of coffee cookies.

    I love these cookies so much, they are the perfect combination of coffee and chocolate which is a match from heaven! They are basically chocolate chip cookies for grown-ups, which is exactly what you need!

    Also, I like topping these with extra chocolate chunks and flakey salt for a delicious contrast of sweetness and saltiness.

    This recipe is inspired by our favorite classic chocolate chip cookies that we make so often, but with a fun and delicious twist!

    We love making chocolate chip cookies with different flavors, you should try our white chocolate chip cookies, smores cookies, brown butter pecan cookies, biscoff butter cookies, brookies cookies, chewy chocolate cookies, and our brown butter chocolate chunk cookies.

    Jump to:
    • Why this recipe works
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Faq's
    • Storing
    • Make these ahead of time
    • Freezing
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • 📖 Recipe

    Why this recipe works

    • These cookies are loaded with espresso powder and chocolate chunks.
    • They are chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside and have delicious gooey chocolate in every bite!
    • You can make them decaf or regular!
    • These cookies are perfect for any occasion and are perfect next to a glass of cold or warm milk.
    • They are freezer friendly and are perfect for freezing if needed!
    Bite missing from a coffee cookie.

    Ingredients

    Before you start to make this recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and easily.

    Full measurements are in the recipe card below.

    Butter- use unsalted butter for this recipe. Only butter will work for this recipe, no margarine, and no coconut oil. Margarine has a weird taste and can ruin the flavor of these delicious cookies.

    Flour– we used all-purpose flour for this recipe. cake flour will work great as well.

    Baking soda â€“ baking soda helps the cookies rise and spread. Make sure that your baking soda isn't expired. Don't replace baking soda with baking powder!

    Sugar- we used granulated sugar for this recipe. You can use caster sugar as well.

    Brown sugar- I like using light brown sugar for this. The brown sugar adds a caramelly flavor and chewy texture to the cookies.

    Eggs- you will need 1 large egg for this recipe. Make sure that your egg is at room temperature.

    Egg yolk- egg yolk gives this cookie a chewier texture.

    Vanilla extract- adds extra flavor.

    Espresso powder- use your favorite espresso powder, you can use decaf or regular!

    Kosher salt- you will need about ½ teaspoon of kosher salt for this recipe.

    Chocolate chunks- use either chocolate chunks or chop chocolate bars. I used semisweet chocolate, but you can use dark chocolate as well!

    Instructions

    Into a big mixing bowl, add the room temperature butter, sugar, brown sugar, kosher salt, and vanilla extract, and cream it with an electric hand mixer for 2-3 minutes or until it's creamy and light in color.

    Cookies process shots.

    Add the egg, egg yolk, and espresso powder, and mix until combined and creamy.

    Cookies process shots.

    Then, add the flour, and baking soda, and mix with the hand mixer until almost combined.

    Cookies process shots.

    Add the chocolate chunks, and fold with a spatula until the mixture is just combined. Don't overmix!

    Cookies process shots.

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest in the fridge for at least an hour. We let the dough rest in the fridge overnight.

    Use a large cookie scooper to scoop out the cookies or scoop the cookies with a regular tablespoon, 3 tablespoons at a time.

    Cookies process shots.

    Place the cookie dough balls onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake in a 180c (350f) preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Immediately top them with more white chocolate chunks.

    Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes, and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Cookies with flakey salt.

    Expert Tips

    • Use room temperature ingredients. It is important that you use room-temperature ingredients like eggs and butter. This step ensures that your mixture mixes into a homogenous mixture and bakes perfectly.
    • Don’t overmix the batter, you don’t want to develop the gluten in the flour. This step ensures you have moist cookies and not dense and dry cookies.
    • Make sure that your butter is at room temperature. An hour or two before making these cookies, take the butter out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature. The butter should be soft to the touch. If your butter is too cold, it will be harder to mix and there will be lumps of butter in the dough.
    • Measure your flour correctly! When measuring your flour, avoid scooping it with a measuring cup. Instead, stir the flour with a spoon to create as many air pockets as possible, and spoon it into your measuring cup. Finally, level it with a back of a knife.
    • Line your sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat! This step helps the cookies to bake evenly, and it makes sure that your cookies release easily from the pan.
    • Use a cookies scoop to scoop out the cookies, that way you will have even-sized cookies, plus it ensures that your cookies bake evenly.
    • Chill the dough! This step is crucial and prevents the cookies from spreading out too much. After making the cookie dough, cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel, and chill the dough in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
    • Be patient! I know it’s extremely tempting to eat these cookies as they are pulled out of the oven, but let these cookies cool for at least 15 minutes so they will be more firm and won’t crumble up.
    • We suggest letting these cookies cool for 5 minutes and then transferring them to a wire rack to cool for at least 10 more minutes. This step ensures that the bottom of your cookies will not be soggy from the steam.
    Overhead shot of cookies with the middle one missing a bite.

    Faq's

    Why didn't my cookies spread?

    If your cookies didn't spread, you may didn't measure your flour correctly. Check the notes of this post for instructions on how to measure flour. Also, make sure that your baking soda isn't expired.

    How long will these last?

    These cookies will last for up to 4 days stored at room temperature in an airtight container.

    What flour do you use for these cookies?

    We use all-purpose flour for this recipe, and cake flour will work great as well.

    Close up of a coffee cookie.

    Storing

    It’s okay to store these cookies at room temperature. Make sure that you store them in an airtight container so they won't dry out.

    Make these ahead of time

    To make these ahead of time, you can make the cookie dough and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. When you are ready to bake, follow the instructions as written.

    Freezing

    Follow the instructions as written and make the dough balls, then transfer the dough balls into a freezer-friendly airtight ziplock bag, and freeze the cookie dough ball for up to 3 months.

    When ready to bake the cookies, bake them right away, no need to thaw them. Add an extra minute or so for the baking time.

    Or, you can freeze the cookies after you baked them and let them cool to room temperature. Then place them in airtight containers and freeze them for up to 2 months.

    Thaw at room temperature for a few hours or in the fridge overnight.

    Super close up of a cookie with a bite missing.

    Substitutions

    Dairy-free- it’s easy to make this recipe dairy-free. Simply replace the butter with vegan butter and the chocolate chips or chunks with dairy-free chocolate.

    Gluten-free- you can swap the flour with gluten-free flour to make these gluten-free. I never tested this recipe with gluten-free flour, but it should work.

    Decaf- if you don't consume caffeine, you can use decaf espresso powder.

    Variations

    Add-ins- add your favorite add-ins for these like chopped nuts, mini marshmallows, mini chocolate chips, etc.

    Chocolate- you can swap the semisweet chocolate chunks with your favorite chocolate like white chocolate, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate, or use your favorite chocolate chips like caramel chocolate chips, butterscotch, etc.

    Cookies on a parchment paper.

    More cookie recipes

    Sour cream cookies- These sour cream cookies are light and fluffy, they are a no-chill cookie recipe, and they are topped with a creamy and delicious buttercream frosting.

    Lemon crinkle cookies- These lemon crinkle cookies are chewy and soft and are filled with lemon zest and lemon juice for a delicious citrus flavor. 

    Chewy pistachio cookies- These pistachio cookies are made with a chocolate chip cookie base filled with chopped pistachios and chocolate chunks and topped with flakey salt!

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    Overhead shot of coffee cookies.

    Chewy Coffee Cookies

    Rich and delish
    These delicious coffee cookies are chewy chocolate chip cookies, loaded with chocolate chunks, and espresso powder.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    chill time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 cookies
    Calories 215 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 115 g Butter softened
    • ½ cup Granulated sugar
    • ¾ cup Brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 Egg yolk
    • ¼ teaspoon Espresso powder
    • 2 cups Flour AP
    • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
    • 1 cup Chocolate chunks

    Instructions
     

    • Into a big mixing bowl, add the room temperature butter, sugar, brown sugar, kosher salt, and vanilla extract, and cream it with an electric hand mixer for 2-3 minutes or until it's creamy and light in color.
    • Add the egg, egg yolk, and espresso powder, and mix until combined and creamy.
    • Then, add the flour, and baking soda, and mix with the hand mixer until almost combined.
    • Add the chocolate chunks, and fold with a spatula until the mixture is just combined. Don't overmix!
    • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest in the fridge for at least an hour. We let the dough rest in the fridge overnight.
    • Use a large cookie scooper to scoop out the cookies or scoop the cookies with a regular tablespoon, 3 tablespoons at a time.
    • Place the cookie dough balls onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake in a 180c (350f) preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Immediately top them with more white chocolate chunks.
    • Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes, and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    • Use room temperature ingredients. It is important that you use room-temperature ingredients like eggs and butter. This step ensures that your mixture mixes into a homogenous mixture and bakes perfectly.
    • Don’t overmix the batter, you don’t want to develop the gluten in the flour. This step ensures you have moist cookies and not dense and dry cookies.
    • Make sure that your butter is at room temperature. An hour or two before making these cookies, take the butter out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature. The butter should be soft to the touch. If your butter is too cold, it will be harder to mix and there will be lumps of butter in the dough.
    • Measure your flour correctly! When measuring your flour, avoid scooping it with a measuring cup. Instead, stir the flour with a spoon to create as many air pockets as possible, and spoon it into your measuring cup. Finally, level it with a back of a knife.
    • Line your sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat! This step helps the cookies to bake evenly, and it makes sure that your cookies release easily from the pan.
    • Use a cookies scoop to scoop out the cookies, that way you will have even-sized cookies, plus it ensures that your cookies bake evenly.
    • Chill the dough! This step is crucial and prevents the cookies from spreading out too much. After making the cookie dough, cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel, and chill the dough in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
    • Be patient! I know it’s extremely tempting to eat these cookies as they are pulled out of the oven, but let these cookies cool for at least 15 minutes so they will be more firm and won’t crumble up.
    • We suggest letting these cookies cool for 5 minutes and then transferring them to a wire rack to cool for at least 10 more minutes. This step ensures that the bottom of your cookies will not be soggy from the steam.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 144mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 192IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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