Description
Indulge in these delightful Espresso Martini Cookies that combine the rich flavors of coffee with the sweetness of cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these treats are family-friendly and alcohol-free.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- a pinch of salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of espresso powder, and a pinch of salt. This will be the base of your dough.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter, ¼ cup of brown sugar, and ¼ cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the wet ingredients: Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and an egg until well combined. The mixture should look smooth and creamy.
- Combine the mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in ½ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. This step adds delightful pockets of chocolate throughout the cookies.
- Shape the cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop out dough and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Pop them into the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: For thicker cookies, consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Feel free to mix in different types of chocolate, nuts, or even a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a gourmet touch. These cookies are best enjoyed warm.