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Coffee Cookies Recipe

4.8 from 115 reviews

Delight in these rich and flavorful Coffee Cookies, combining the deep taste of cocoa with the bold essence of espresso. These crumbly, sugar-coated cookies offer the perfect balance of sweetness and coffee aroma, baked to crispy perfection.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • ½ cup All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp Instant espresso powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Baking soda

Sugars

  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar + 1 tbsp for dough
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar + 1 tbsp for dough
  • 1 cup Additional granulated sugar (for rolling cookie dough balls)

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 Egg white (from large egg)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, instant espresso powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg white, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture appears rough and chunky.
  3. Combine mixtures: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir to combine.
  4. Form dough: Mix until the dough is crumbly. Stop mixing and knead the dough by hand into a ball. If dry and crumbly, add 1 teaspoon of milk or water at a time and knead again until cohesive.
  5. Shape cookies: Take small portions of dough and roll into balls.
  6. Coat them: Roll each dough ball in a plate of granulated sugar to coat evenly.
  7. Arrange for baking: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  8. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are slightly crispy.
  9. Cool and store: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking tray, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Add milk or water sparingly to avoid overly wet dough; 1 teaspoon at a time is sufficient.
  • For stronger coffee flavor, increase espresso powder slightly, but avoid bitterness.
  • Ensure cookies have space on the baking tray to prevent sticking.
  • Do not overbake to maintain a soft interior with crispy edges.

Keywords: coffee cookies, cocoa, espresso, chocolate cookies, baked cookies, coffee flavored dessert