A tasty chewy cookie with a perfect blend of coffee and chocolate! These Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delicious way to mix up your ordinary chocolate chip cookies!
Whip up a batch of these easy to make cookies in no time at all!

Chocolate chip cookies are a classic for a reason. They are a delicious favorite cookie with just the right amount of chocolate. They are easy to make and are perfect for packing into lunch boxes or serving at a potluck.
I have yet to meet anyone that didn’t love a chocolate chip cookie!
Even a classic can get an update from time to time. We aren’t getting rid of the original, but offering more cookie options!
These Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delicious update to the classic! The espresso offers a subtle hint of coffee flavor. Just enough to say, “Mmmm!”
I’ve used my homemade espresso powder in these cookies, but you can always use store bought too!
Key ingredients

- Espresso Powder – Make your own or buy at the store. This is not the same as instant coffee! May omit if desired.
- Chocolate Chips – Semi-sweet chocolate chips, but dark chocolate chips would work too
- Butter – I use salted butter
- Sugar – Two types: granulated sugar and brown sugar
- Flour – Use an all purpose flour. I prefer an unbleached flour, but any all purpose flour works.
- vanilla – Use pure vanilla extract
Step by step directions
- Place butter in a mixing bowl and beat until soft and creamy
- Add sugar and brown sugar and mix well until light and fluffy. Mix for about 3-4 minutes
- Add eggs and vanilla and mix to combine
- Add flour, espresso powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined


- Stir in chocolate chips
- Shape cookies into round balls with a cookie scoop or a spoon and place on an ungreased cookie sheet (or lined with parchment paper)


- Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 10-12 minutes until just golden
- Remove from cookie sheet and place on a baking rack until fully cool
recipe tips
- Mix butter and sugar mixture together for 3-4 minutes. This makes a light, soft cookie
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of espresso powder. If you like it just a bit stronger, add the full 2 tablespoons
- Bake cookies until golden
- Allow cookies to fully cool on a baking rack before storing in an airtight container
- Eat within 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months
Frequently asked questions
When stored in an airtight container at room temperature, the cookies should last for 3-5 days.
Yes, this recipe doubles well and there are no adjustments needed to the recipe except to double the ingredients.

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Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic chocolate chip cookie with added espresso powder for a subtle hint of coffee.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F
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Place butter in a mixing bowl and beat until soft and creamy
1 cup butter (salted butter)
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Add sugar and brown sugar and mix well until light and fluffy. Mix for about 3-4 minutes
1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup sugar
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Add eggs and vanilla and mix to combine
2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla
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Add flour, espresso powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined
2 cups flour, 1-2 tablespoons espresso powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
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Stir in chocolate chips
2 cups of chocolate chips
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Shape cookies into round balls with a cookie scoop or a spoon and place on an ungreased cookie sheet (or lined with parchment paper)
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Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 10-12 minutes until just golden
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Remove from cookie sheet and place on a baking rack until fully cool
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Store cool cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days
Ratings
- Mix butter and sugar mixture together for 3-4 minutes. This makes a light, soft cookie
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of espresso powder. If you like it just a bit stronger, add the full 2 tablespoons
- Bake cookies until golden
- Allow cookies to fully cool on a baking rack before storing in an airtight container
- Eat within 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months
Nutrition Disclaimer:
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cookiescalories: 159caloriesCarbohydrates: 21gprotein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 26mgfiber: 0.5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 193UIVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg