Chocolate chip cookies are a classic for a reason, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make a few tweaks to take them to the next level. Toasty browned butter, a good dose of espresso powder, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt take chocolate chip cookies from great to divine. My Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies elevate your favorite cookie and allow you to satisfy your chocolate and coffee cravings all at once.
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When it comes to chocolate chip cookies I’m firmly in the camp of soft and chewy and that’s what you’ll find here. Espresso powder accents both the nutty caramel notes from the brown butter and brown sugar as well as the richness from the chocolate chips. These cookies are a verified hit, with one of my friends proclaiming them “the best cookies I’ve ever had“. For another great chocolate chip cookie check out these chocolate chip pecan cookies!
Take a look at my Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies and Chocolate Chip Biscotti!
Why use brown butter in cookies?
Taking the extra step of browning butter before you make cookies is definitely worth it. Browned butter develops a nuttiness and extra depth of caramel flavor that improves nearly any chocolate chip cookie recipe.
How to make brown butter
Making brown butter is quite simple but you do have to pay attention as it only take a few seconds to go from perfect brown butter to hot burned mess. When preparing brown butter it’s best to use a light colored pan so you can best monitor the color of the butter to avoid over cooking it. To make brown butter for this recipe heat unsalted butter in a medium saucepan or skillet while stirring constantly. The butter will begin to darken in color and it’s typical for the butter to foam a bit on top. Cook the butter until it becomes amber in color with a distinct nutty aroma. Remove the pan from heat and transfer to bowl to stop the cooking process. Allow the butter to come to room temperature or chill in the refrigerator.
How to Make Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies
After you make the brown butter beat it together with both brown and white sugar until creamy. With a hand mixer (this is the best hand mixer I’ve ever had) beat in the eggs, adding in one at a time as well as the vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
When you’re ready to bake the cookies preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop out dough with a cookie scoop placing cookies at least 2 inches apart. Bake for the cookies for 10 minutes or until the edges have just become golden and the center is still soft.. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired and allow the cookies to fully cool before serving.
If you like these Chewy Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies be sure to take a look at some of my other recipes!
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Creamy Chocolate Espresso Mousse
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Chewy Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, browned and cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup espresso powder
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- flaky sea salt to top cookies
Instructions
- Add the butter to a saucepan over medium heat and brown while stirring constantly. The butter will become amber in color and develop a nutty fragrance. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl beat together the cooled brown butter, brown sugar and white sugar until creamy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl whisk together flour, espresso powder, kosher salt and baking powder.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop out dough with a cookie scoop placing cookies at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges have just become golden. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired and allow to fully cool before serving.
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Gabriela Herrera says
These cookies are my winter go to. I love them so much.
Addie says
These cookies have the best rich flavors!
Andrea White says
love the expresso addition! makes these cookies taste amazing!
Natalie says
I love coffee-flavored cookies. I have to bake them asap. They look perfect!
CookWeWill Matej says
Browned butter and espresso definitely give these cookies an extra kick of flavors, very nice ideas Brianna! Will try this the next time I bake some cookies for my kids. 🙂
veenaazmanov says
Love the flavor of these cookies. Surely a must try recipe. My snack box is ready for the week.
Allyssa says
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing chocolate chip cookies recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
Dennis Littley says
y our chocolate chip cookies have now become my families favorite cookie!!
Amy Liu Dong says
Espresso in a cookie? That sounds really delicious!
I am so excited to make and taste it.
Jenny says
I love baking cookies, and your recipe does not disappoint. The cookies came out amazing, and I love the espresso touch and the browned butter. This was such a winner recipe and easy to make. I will definitely make them again!
Cathleen says
It’s cookie season, and I’m excited to add these to my cookie trays!! Bookmarked to make later, thanks so much for the recipe!!
Aya says
The browned butter and espresso powder take these cookies to a whole new level! Such a great recipe!
Erin says
These cookies were amazing! I’m not usually into coffee-flavored stuff but these were awesome! Will definitely make them again.
Alex says
I made these to give to friends and they all loved them! Thanks a bunch for the great recipe. It’s a winner!
Amy Casey says
I loved the combination of coffee and chocolate in these delicious cookies. They are now my husband’s favorite cookie!
Jessie v says
Already shared to our family recipe tree. My aunt is making these tomorrow. Thank you!
Alan D says
These look amazing. Gotta try them.
Suzanne Fluhr says
I’m saving this recipe for the day I start baking. I’m 67, so that day better hurry up and come. It’s embarrassing. When asked if I could bake cookies for our son’s class, my response was, “I can provide cookies.”