Description
Soft & Chewy Coffee Infused Cookies are rich, buttery cookies enhanced with the bold flavor of coffee—perfect for pairing with your favorite brew or enjoying as an indulgent treat any time of day.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee or espresso powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 cup chocolate chips, white chocolate chunks, or coffee glaze for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and instant coffee powder.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually stir in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in optional chocolate chips or chunks, if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly underdone.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add a dash of cinnamon for a spiced twist.
- Use espresso powder for bolder flavor.
- Store with a slice of bread to keep cookies soft.
- Microwave cookies for 5–7 seconds to rewarm.
- Freeze cooled cookies in a zip-top bag for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
