Name: Dark Coffee Cookies
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 90 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 113 grams unsalted butter, softened (1/2 cup).; 200 grams granulated sugar (1 cup).; 2 eggs.; 1 tablespoon coffee extract.; 145 grams all purpose flour (1 1/8 cup).; 60 grams cocoa powder (1/2 cup).; 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder.; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.; 175 grams chopped dark chocolate (1 cup).; 150 grams chocolate-covered espresso beans (1 cup).; Chocolate sprinkles, optional.

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These Dark Chocolate Espresso Cookies combine rich dark chocolate with bold coffee flavors. They're my go-to recipe when I need something truly decadent with that perfect chewy texture and wonderful coffee kick.

Everything You Need

Butter: 1 cup softened creamy base
Sugar: 1½ cups mix brown white
Dark Chocolate: 1 cup chunks
Espresso Powder: 2 teaspoons flavor boost
Coffee Beans: ½ cup chocolate covered
Cocoa: ½ cup deep chocolate base
Flour: 1¾ cups sifted structure
Eggs: 2 large bind moisture
Coffee Extract: 1 teaspoon enhance flavor

Let's Make Them

Mix The Dough: Cream butter sugar fluffy. Add eggs coffee extract. Mix dry ingredients fold chocolate beans.
Chill Time: Wrap refrigerate one hour flavor develops.
Bake Perfect: Scoop roll sprinkles bake 350°F 12-14 minutes edges set centers soft.

Best Tips

Use quality cocoa chocolate. Don't skip chilling step. Add extra espresso powder stronger flavor.

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Keep Fresh

Store airtight container five days. Freeze three months between parchment.

Plan Ahead

Make dough day before perfect parties. Let soften slightly before scooping.

Perfect Pairs

Serve with espresso cappuccino milk. Try with ice cream yogurt topping.

Mix It Up

Try hazelnuts almonds instead beans. Add cinnamon chili powder spice.

Bakery Style

Rich flavor chewy texture sprinkle coating makes professional look taste.

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Gift Worthy

Pack decorative tins boxes perfect gifts. Add coffee complete set.

Pure Indulgence

Ultimate chocolate coffee combination. Perfect sharing keeping yourself.

Adjust Sweet

Reduce sugar quarter cup. Enhances dark chocolate coffee flavors.

Mini Version

Use small scoop shorter bake time. Perfect bite size treats.

Gluten Free

Use one-to-one flour blend. Check all ingredients certified safe.

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Hidden Center

Stuff dough chocolate square. Creates gooey melted surprise.

Coffee Break

Perfect morning afternoon treat. Complements any coffee drink.

Party Ready

Star dessert table guaranteed impress. Unique flavor combination conversation starter.

Chilling Benefits

Enhances flavor prevents spreading. Creates perfect texture thickness.

Extra Special

Top sea salt flakes before baking. Balances sweet bitter flavors perfectly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why chill the dough?: Chilling helps develop flavors and prevents cookies from spreading too much during baking. At least one hour is needed.
→ Can I skip the coffee extract?: You can omit it, but the coffee flavor will be less intense. Try increasing espresso powder to compensate.
→ What chocolate works best?: High-quality dark chocolate between 60-70% cocoa works best. You can also use semi-sweet chocolate chips.
→ Can I freeze these cookies?: Yes, layer between parchment paper and freeze in airtight container. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
→ Why sift the dry ingredients?: Sifting removes lumps from cocoa powder and helps ingredients blend evenly into the dough for better texture.

Conclusion

Dark chocolate and coffee come together in these decadent cookies, offering a rich and intense flavor profile for dessert lovers.

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