Awaken your senses with these Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies, where the rich flavor of espresso meets the sweet indulgence of chocolate in a soft, chewy cookie. Perfectly balanced to offer a hint of caffeine and a load of flavor, these vegan cookies are a delightful twist on a classic. Whether you're a coffee lover or just in search of a new cookie experience, these treats are sure to impress with their deep, robust flavors.
Why You'll Love This: The addition of espresso powder not only enhances the chocolate flavor but also adds a unique depth that coffee aficionados will appreciate. The cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with vegan chocolate chips, making them a guilt-free pleasure that doesn't compromise on taste or texture. They're quick to prepare and even quicker to disappear!
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are ideal for coffee breaks, late-night snacks, or as a sophisticated dessert at dinner parties. Serve them at book clubs, casual meetups, or as a special treat to brighten your workday. They're also great for gifting to friends and family who love coffee or vegan treats.
Decoration Tips: For an extra touch of elegance, you can drizzle melted vegan chocolate over the cooled cookies and sprinkle a little more espresso powder on top. This not only enhances their visual appeal but also boosts the coffee flavor, making them irresistible.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 stick (8 tbsp) vegan butter, softened
- 1 tbsp espresso powder
- 1 flax egg (or preferred vegan egg replacer)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- A dash of salt
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together both sugars and vegan butter until smooth.
- Add the flax egg, vanilla extract, salt, and espresso powder, mixing until well combined.
- Sift in the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon, and mix until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- Add Chocolate Chips:
- Fold in the vegan chocolate chips gently.
- Chill the Dough:
- Cover the dough and let it chill in the fridge while the oven heats up. This helps the flavors meld together and prevents the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Scoop the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly apart (should make about 11 cookies).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 11 minutes, or until the edges are just set but the centers are still soft.
- Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these decadent Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies, a perfect blend of coffee and chocolate that's bound to become a new favorite in your vegan baking repertoire!
