Coffee cookies

Chewy and soft in the middle, with crunchy edges, these chocolate chip coffee cookies are a delicious way to enjoy the coffee flavor. The cookie dough requires no chilling time, and you can whip up a batch with just a whisk and a mixing bowl.

Why you should make these coffee cookies

• No special equipment is needed - Make sure that the butter is at room temperature, and you can easily whip it with sugar using a simple metal whisk. Combining the wet ingredients with the dry ones can be done with a rubber spatula.
• Coffee flavor – Just like my Easy tiramisu recipe and Tiramisu cake, these chocolate chip cookies have an irresistible coffee flavor.
• No need to chill the cookie dough before baking – Some recipes ask you to chill the dough for hours before you can bake it. With this easy coffee cookies recipe, you don’t have to wait at all. Just mix the dough, roll the cookie dough balls, and bake them right away.

What coffee to choose to make these cookies

Both instant coffee and instant espresso powder work well in this recipe. Instant coffee offers a milder coffee flavor, while instant espresso powder delivers a more robust and intense coffee taste. Choose whichever option suits your preference.

If your coffee powder consists of larger granules, it's recommended to grind them into a finer powder. This can be easily done using a coffee grinder or a mortar and pestle. By creating a finer texture, the coffee will dissolve more easily in the egg mixture, resulting in a smooth coffee concentrate that effortlessly incorporates into the dough.

If you enjoy flavored coffees, feel free to experiment with different varieties such as vanilla, hazelnut, or caramel. These flavored coffees can add an extra layer of complexity to your coffee cookies.

Other ingredients you will need

• Flour – Use bread flour for the ultimate soft and chewy cookies.
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Egg – You will need one large egg at room temperature.
• Vanilla extract
• Butter – Use room-temperature unsalted butter for this coffee cookies recipe.
• White granulated sugar
• Light brown sugar
• Chocolate chips – I like to make this coffee cookie recipe with semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you can skip adding them. Or, you can use any chocolate you prefer. Milk chocolate chunks will work great in this recipe for sure.

Cooking tips

• Weigh all ingredients using a digital kitchen scale - Accurate measurements are crucial for achieving consistent results in baking. Using a digital kitchen scale ensures precision and eliminates any guesswork. It's a worthwhile investment that will greatly improve your baking outcomes.
• Don't add the coffee powder right into the dry ingredients - To ensure even distribution and avoid lumps in your cookie dough, it's best to dissolve the coffee powder by combining it with the egg and vanilla. This creates a smooth coffee concentrate that can be easily incorporated into the dough.
• Don't overmix the cookie dough - Overmixing can lead to tough and dense cookies. Once you've added the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mix until just combined. 
• Make the dough in advance to save some time - Planning ahead can be a lifesaver, especially when you're pressed for time. With this coffee cookie recipe, you can prepare the dough in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to four days. Simply wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out. This way, you can enjoy freshly baked cookies in the morning without the need for extensive prep work.
• Let the cookies set on the baking sheet - It's tempting to immediately transfer your freshly-baked coffee cookies from the baking sheet to a wire rack, but patience is key here. The cookies will be very soft and fragile right after baking, and moving them too soon can cause them to break apart. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set and cool down slightly. This will make it easier to lift them without any mishaps.

Step by step directions

Making the coffee cookie dough

1. Preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together the bread flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy and pale.
4. Whisk together the egg, instant coffee, and vanilla until the coffee has dissolved. Then, add the mixture to the bowl with butter and mix until fully incorporated.
5. Add the dry ingredients mixture to the butter and egg mixture and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Shaping and baking the cookies

1. Form 16 even dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
2. Bake the cookies in two batches for 11-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, and the cookies are puffy.
3. Remove the cookies from the oven and drop the baking sheet a couple of times on a flat surface to deflate the cookies. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Possible variations

• Spices -  Enhance the warm and cozy flavors of the coffee cookies by adding a touch of spice. Incorporate a teaspoon of ground cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg and cloves into the dry ingredients to give your coffee cookies new flavors.
• Walnuts - Fold chopped walnuts into the cookie dough to add a nutty crunch. 
• White chocolate - Swap the semi-sweet chocolate chips for chunks of white chocolate (like I did with my Raspberry cookies) to add some sweetness and compliment the robust coffee flavor.

FAQ

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Recipe card

Coffee cookies

Chewy and soft in the middle, with crunchy edges, these chocolate chip coffee cookies are a delicious way to enjoy the coffee flavor. The cookie dough requires no chilling time, and you can whip up a batch with just a whisk and a mixing bowl.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 cookies

Calories: 179kcal

Author: Anna

Equipment

• Digital kitchen scale
• Rubber spatula
• Stand mixer or hand mixer and a large mixing bowl
• Parchment paper

Ingredients

• 200 g bread flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoon instant coffee or instant espresso powder
• 1 large egg at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 140 g unsalted butter at room temperature
• 100 g white granulated sugar
• 80 g light brown sugar
• 70 g semi-sweet chocolate chips optional

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a bowl, whisk together the bread flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
• In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or use a hand mixer and a bowl), cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy and pale.
• In a bowl, whisk together the egg, instant coffee, and vanilla until the coffee has dissolved. Then, add the mixture to the bowl with butter and mix until fully incorporated.
• Add the dry ingredients mixture to the butter and egg mixture and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
• Form 16 even dough balls (approximately 40g each) using your hands or a cookie scoop and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
• Bake the cookies in two batches for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, the cookies are puffy, and they have finished spreading.
• Remove the cookies from the oven and drop the baking sheet a couple of times on a flat surface to deflate the cookies. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Notes

Store completely cooled cookies in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 10 days.

Freeze the cookies for up to 2 months.

Store the cookie dough in the fridge for 4 days.

Freeze the dough for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Coffee cookies

Serving Size

 

1 cookie

Amount per Serving

Calories

179

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

9

g

14

%

Saturated Fat

 

5

g

31

%

Trans Fat

 

0.3

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

0.4

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Cholesterol

 

19

mg

6

%

Sodium

 

183

mg

8

%

Potassium

 

69

mg

2

%

Carbohydrates

 

23

g

8

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

13

g

14

%

Protein

 

2

g

4

%

Vitamin A

 

221

IU

4

%

Calcium

 

12

mg

1

%

Iron

 

0.5

mg

3

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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