Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies are thick, soft, and perfectly chewy! The espresso infused dough and lots of gooey chocolate chips are sure to perk you up!
Years ago I shared my recipe, along with tips and tricks on How to Make Soft, Thick, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies. Since then, they have become the go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe for so many of you, and that makes me really happy!!
Because of all of the rave reviews, I decided to make a new version, made with espresso, for all of my fellow coffee lovers!
I’m so excited to share this recipe, I can hardly stand it!
I have developed a habit of drinking a cup or two of coffee when my little ones go down for a nap each day. It’s nice to have a few minutes of down time – well, semi-down time.
My 3 month old is not on a regular nap schedule yet. But that’s fine with me. I am perfectly happy to have that one on one time with him, and if he falls asleep on my chest? Well that’s just frosting 🙂
Now coffee on it’s own is great and all, but you know what goes great with coffee?
Chocolate.
And cookies.
Why not add the coffee directly into the cookie dough, I thought?
Mmmmmm. It’s a good idea, trust me. The coffee flavor isn’t overpowering, but it really enhances the chocolate in these cookies and adds a little something special!
Even the non-coffee lovers in our family loved them! Give them a try – they might just become your new favorite chocolate chip cookies!
How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookies With Coffee
- First dissolve espresso powder in a small amount of water. This will infuse the dough with amazing coffee flavor!
- Cream together the butter, oil and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Add the dry ingredients and your favorite chocolate chips – I prefer semi sweet for this recipe.
- Use a large scoop to measure out the dough into even amounts.
- Bake until the edges are golden. They will puff up a lot in the oven and settle just a bit as they cool, giving them that irresistible crackly top!
(Complete recipe below in recipe card.)
These coffee cookies are thick, puffy, and soft with perfectly crispy edges. I bake mine for 10 minutes for that crisp edge and soft, tender center. If you like a more crisp cookie, add 2 minutes to the baking time.
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More Easy Coffee Dessert Recipes to Try
- Mocha Toffee Fudge Cupcakes
- Mocha Chocolate Chip Bread
- Easy Peppermint Mocha Fudge
- Salted Caramel Mocha Donuts
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Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbs espresso powder
- 1 tbs warm water
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 tbs oil canola or vegetable
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 12 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the espresso powder and water until dissolved. If necessary, add 1 tsp more water to dissolve completely. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl cream together butter, oil, espresso, and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and salt and mix well until combined.
- Add in the baking soda and flour and mix well.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Drop dough by 3 TBS scoops onto ungreased cookie sheets (I like to line mine with a silicone baking mat) 2" apart. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet at least 5 minutes before transferring them to cooling racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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This post was originally published on Apr 30, 2014, and has been updated on August 12, 2020.
Jan says
Your photos make these cookies a “must try”. Those coffee breaks in the middle of the afternoon are invaluable and your coffee and chocolate chip cookies would make the perfect companions.
Thanks for the recipe.
dina says
they look great!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
Oh I LOVE this combo!! Coffee and chocolate all the way 🙂
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
Oh man. I’d have such a hard time NOT eating every one of these. Coffee is my addiction and chocolate chip cookies are my absolute favorite!
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
I love having cookies with my coffee, even in the morning. But, I have never ever thought to add coffee to chocolate chip cookies. That’s an absolutely brilliant idea!
Stephanie @CopyKat.com says
Oh man, you just combined two of my favorite ingredients into one fantastic cookie.
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
I bet these taste amazing. Coffee mixed into chocolate chip cookies is an amazing idea!
Kim Beaulieu says
I need to try these for my hubby. He’s a huge coffee nut. They look utterly delicious.
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
I think you may have a new “perfect” chocolate chip cookie. Delish!
Susan says
Look at those melty chips! Such a great idea for a little afternoon pick me up.
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says
Coffee always seems to make chocolate a bit more *chocolatey* if that makes sense. I remember the Barefoot Contessa saying that on a show ages ago and it resonated. These cookies would be perfect with coffee!
Marly says
You and I are on the same page because I’ve been experimenting with adding a mocha flavor to my latest chocolate chip cookies. I love your version. Can’t wait to try it!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These cookies look perfectly awesome Stephanie! It’s like mocha cookies 🙂 Pinned!
meredith in sock monkey slippers says
I’m all about coffee and cookies. Yum!
Paula - bell'alimento says
These would be so good dipped into my coffee ; )
Brenda@SugarFreeMom says
Oh you have captured the best of chocolatey gooeyness in these pics! Adding the coffee flavor makes my heart flutter, yum!
Nutmeg Nanny says
These cookies look delicious! I want to eat 2…or 3 🙂
Amy @Very Culinary says
Oh my gosh, why have I never thought to put coffee in my cookies? This is just brilliant. I’ll take 7, please.
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says
I need these cookies right now along side of my coffee! 🙂
Mir says
What an inspired idea! I love that mild coffee flavor when it pairs with chocolate. They look nice and soft, too!
DEBRA D. says
I’M HOPING THAT THESE TASTE GOOD SHOULD YOU USE CAFFINATED OR DECAF COFFEE??
Stephanie says
You can use either! I used caffinated. Hope you enjoy – we loved these!