Description
These fudgy espresso brownie cookies are the perfect intersection of brownie and cookie. They’re chewy in the middle, crisp on the edges, and have a sophisticated coffee flavor that deepens the chocolate taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- ½ cup (90g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan. Let it cool for about 5 minutes until warm but not hot.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar vigorously for 1-2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Add the cocoa powder, espresso powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir with a spatula just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Optional: Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon balls and place them 2 inches apart on the sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. The edges should look set and slightly crisp, but the centers should still look soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
Do not overbake; cookies continue to cook on the hot baking sheet. Spoon flour into measuring cup and level off to avoid dry cookies. Chilling dough helps prevent excessive spreading. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep soft.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 65
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: brownie cookies, espresso cookies, fudgy cookies, chocolate dessert, easy baking, midnight snack