Embrace the rich, irresistible combination of coffee and chocolate with these coffee brownie cookies. Packed with melty chocolate chunks and infused with a robust coffee flavor, these cookies are like a brownie in form but with a delightful crisp edge, offering the best of both worlds for coffee and chocolate enthusiasts alike.
Why You’ll Love This: These cookies are a coffee lover's delight, bringing the intense flavor of freshly brewed coffee into a chewy, chocolatey treat. The use of browned butter adds a nutty depth that complements the coffee and chocolate flavors exquisitely. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while giving you a little caffeine kick!
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are perfect for pairing with your morning coffee, as an afternoon pick-me-up, or even as a sophisticated dessert at a dinner party. They're also great for bake sales, gift-giving during the holidays, or as a special treat to share at coffee gatherings.
Decoration Tips: For an extra touch of indulgence, drizzle your baked cookies with melted chocolate or a coffee glaze. You can also sprinkle finely crushed coffee beans or a light dusting of powdered sugar for a stylish finish that enhances their gourmet appeal.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water
- 150 grams of dark or milk chocolate chunks
- 144 grams of browned butter
- 1/4 cup of cocoa powder
- 70 grams of brown sugar
- 70 grams of granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons of mild coffee beans
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the browned butter and sugars until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and coffee mixture.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder, and gently fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks and, if using, the coffee beans.
- Use a scoop to place dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them well apart. Press additional chocolate chunks on top of each dough ball for extra chocolaty goodness.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until the cookies are just set but still soft in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these deeply flavorful coffee brownie cookies, a treat that's sure to energize and delight any cookie lover!
