Description
These Espresso Chocolate Fudge Cookies are a delightful combination of rich chocolate and bold espresso flavors. With their soft, gooey centers and crackly tops, they’re perfect for coffee lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike. Great for dessert, gifting, or a treat alongside your favorite brew.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (260 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (85 g) dark chocolate chunks or chips
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate and butter: Combine 1 cup of the chocolate chips and butter in a heatproof bowl. Melt over simmering water (or microwave in 30-second bursts), stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and dissolved espresso.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined. Gently fold in the remaining chocolate chunks or chips.
- Scoop dough: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to place rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches (5 cm) between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops are crackly and the centers are still soft.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezing Dough: Scoop dough onto a tray, freeze until firm, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to the bake time.
- Customization: Add nuts, use milk chocolate, or increase the espresso for a personalized twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~140 per cookie