Description
Indulge in the rich, fudgy goodness of these Perfect Holiday Espresso Chocolate Fudge Cookies. Infused with the bold flavor of espresso and packed with chocolate chips, these cookies are the perfect treat for any holiday gathering or cozy night in. With a balance of decadent chocolate and a subtle coffee kick, they are sure to impress and become a festive favorite.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: ¾ cup
- Baking soda: 1 tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Unsalted butter (room temp): 1 cup
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Brown sugar (packed): ¾ cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Pure vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Finely ground espresso beans: 2 tbsp
- Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips: 1 ½ cups
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and finely ground espresso beans. Mix until well combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients with the Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Shape the Dough and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each dough ball slightly. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Achieve Perfect Fudgy Texture: Do not overbake the cookies; they should still appear slightly soft in the center when removed from the oven.
- Optional Chilling: For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Espresso Substitutes: If you don’t have finely ground espresso beans, you can use instant coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American