Description
Indulge in these rich and chocolatey Espresso Fudge Cookies, perfect for coffee lovers and a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee or espresso powder
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set, and the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Sprinkle some sea salt on top for a sweet and salty combo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg