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    Published: October 27, 2022

    Chewy Coffee Cookies

    5 from 5 votes
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    The ultimate soft and chewy chocolate chip coffee cookies made with espresso. They are sweet, gooey, easy to make, and coffee flavored. Seriously, the best cookies ever!

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    the best chewy espresso chocolate chip cookies

    I love coffee. You can catch me having two or three cups a day. That’s why I needed to make one of my favorite drinks into a cookie, because who doesn’t love a soft and gooey chocolate chip cookies?!

    Anyways, these coffee cookies are incredible. They are chewy, soft, and sweet. They taste like a warm cup of coffee but don’t worry, the flavor isn’t too intense.

    The best part about these chocolate chip cookies is that you can use instant espresso powder, instant coffee, or instant decaf coffee. They are super customizable, and I even leave instructions below on how to make them dairy-free and gluten-free.

    These coffee cookies are perfect all year long. They are the perfect sweet and cozy treat for Fall and Winter. They seriously taste like a deliciously brewed cup of coffee. I cannot wait to hear what you think!

    Why you’ll love this recipe:

    • We use real coffee to flavor these cookies.
    • These espresso chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and sweet.
    • Quick and easy to make for any level baker.
    • You can make them gluten-free and dairy-free.
    • These cookies are perfect for coffee lovers.
    • A great cozy dessert for the Holidays and cold weather.
    • They can be made with decaf coffee!
    • Try these super chewy classic chocolate chip cookies next!
    stack of chocolate chip coffee cookies

    The taste and texture

    These coffee cookies are sweet, buttery, and coffee flavored. The primary flavors come from espresso powder and chocolate chips.

    Once baked, these espresso chocolate chip cookies have a soft and chewy texture. Each bite melts in your mouth! They have that classic chewy chocolate chip cookie texture.

    coffee cookie in a small bowl with coffee beans

    Ingredients needed

    Trust me when I say these are the BEST coffee cookies you’ll ever eat. These homemade coffee cookies call for very basic baking ingredients. You need flour, butter, brown sugar, instant coffee or espresso powder, and a few other pantry staples. Here is a list of everything you need so you are prepared:

    • Butter: First up, you need butter to make these cookies soft and delicious. I used unsalted butter, but you can use salt if needed (just don’t add any extra salt to the dough). I left instructions below on how to make these cookies dairy-free.
    • Dark Brown Sugar: This not only sweetens the cookies, but it also gives them that classic chewy texture. Keep reading for ingredient substitution suggestions.
    • Granulated Sugar: You also need a little white sugar.
    • Egg: You need an egg and an egg yolk to make these coffee cookies extra chewy. I have not tested this recipe without eggs.
    • Vanilla Extract: For flavor!
    • Flour: I used all-purpose flour. I left instructions below on how to make these cookies gluten-free.
    • Instant Coffee or Espresso Powder: You can use any kind of instant espresso powder you want – I love the Trader Joe’s version! You can even use decaf if you want, but make sure it is super fine. I left some baking tips for you below.
    • Baking Soda: To help these cookies rise.
    • Chocolate Chips: Optional, but boy, do I love adding chocolate chips to these coffee cookies. The chocolate coffee combination is heavenly. You can use chips, chunks, or a cut-up bar.

    Kitchen tools required

    Coffee cookies are very easy to make. Here is a list of kitchen utensils you will need so you are prepared:

    • Two Rimmed Baking Sheets
    • 2 Mixing Bowls
    • Electric Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
    • Parchment Paper
    • Measuring Tools: 1/2 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, 1 Tablespoon, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup.
    all ingredients labeled in small bowls

    How to make the chewy coffee cookies

    Coffee cookies are very easy to make. They come together in six simple steps, but let’s walk through the process together. Here are step-by-step directions with pictures for visual reference. The full recipe and ingredient measurements are at the bottom of this page in the recipe card.

    Step one:

    First, preheat the oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Then, set to the side.

    Step two:

    Next, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, instant coffee, baking soda, and salt. Make sure there are no lumps, then set it to the side.

    Step three:

    In a stand mixer (with the paddle attachment) or using an electric handheld mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until fully combined and creamy. It should take about 1 – 2 minutes. Make sure to scrape the sides and bottom. Then, add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and mix until combined, be careful not to overwhip.

    Step four:

    Gradually add in the flour mixture and mix until the dough is combined and slightly “sticky.” Then, mix in the chocolate chips BY HAND with a spatula and chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes. I like placing a small plastic wrap on top of the cookie dough.

    cookie dough in mixing bowl

    Step five:

    Next, using a cooking scooper, portion out about 1.5 – 2 Tablespoons of dough for each cookie. Use your hands to roll them into balls and evenly space them out on your lined cookie sheets, and press a few extra chocolate chips on top of each dough ball. This recipe makes about 22 – 26 cookies.

    Step six:

    Finally, bake for 10 – 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. They will puff up and looks a little underdone and soft (that is ok!) – they collapse as they cool.

    Let your espresso chocolate chip cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking tray before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. They should be slightly crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Enjoy!

    coffee chocolate chip cookie dough balls on baking sheet before baking
    baked coffee cookies on baking sheet

    Expert baking tips for chewy coffee cookies

    Use fine instant coffee or espresso powder. All brands of instant coffee are different, and some have larger pieces of coffee. If the instant coffee has big chunks, I recommend throwing it into a food processor and blending until it is a fine powder. I like this brand or the Trader Joe’s instant coffee.

    Spoon and level your flour. Measuring your flour this way is very important so that you don’t add too much flour. Don’t scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup, or your cookies may be dry.

    Use room temperature ingredients. Use room-temperature butter and eggs because using cold ingredients straight out of the fridge will result in longer baking times, and the cookies might flatten out.

    Chill your cookie dough for at least 30 minutes. Chilling the cookie dough is so important in this recipe! This ensures your cookies are super chewy and thick. If you skip this step, the cookies will flatten too much.

    Make sure your baking soda is NOT expired. If your baking soda is expired or open for more than six months, your chocolate chip cookies will flatten and spread out. Check the expiration date! To avoid this problem, I always write the date I opened a new container on the box.

    chocolate chip coffee cookies

    Ingredient substitutions:

    Here is a list of the best ingredient substitutions for these chewy coffee cookies. I only recommend swapping 1 – 2 ingredients so the original recipe doesn’t completely change.

    • Dark Brown Sugar: You can use light brown sugar or coconut sugar.
    • Unsalted Butter: You can use salted butter but don’t add extra salt to the dry ingredients.
    • Instant Coffee: You can use espresso powder, decaf, or grind your own coffee. Just make sure to measure it for the recipe.
    • Chocolate Chips: Leave them off or use peanut butter chips.
    • Gluten-Free: If you want to make these chewy chocolate chips gluten-free, use this 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. Don’t use almond flour, oat flour, or coconut flour.
    • Dairy-Free: You can use dairy-free vegan butter sticks. Earth Balance Sticks are best for baking.
    stack of coffee cookies

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are coffee cookies high in caffeine?

    There is less than one shot of espresso in the entire recipe. There is not a lot of caffeine split between 26 cookies. So no, coffee cookies are not high in caffeine. However, if you are sensitive to caffeine but love the taste of coffee, you can use instant decaf coffee.

    Can I use instant decaf coffee?

    Yes, you can! That is an easy substitution.

    Do I need to add chocolate chips?

    Easily leave the chocolate chips out of the recipe if you don’t like chocolate.

    Can I add the dry espresso powder directly into the dough?

    Yes! That is what the recipe calls for. Most coffee cookie recipes ask you to mix the instant espresso powder with hot water, but that’s just another step for you. My recipe is quick and easy, so you can add it directly to the dry ingredients.

    What’s the best substitute for dark brown sugar?

    You can use coconut sugar instead of dark brown sugar in this recipe. You can also use light brown sugar.

    bite shot of chewy coffee cookies

    Why are my cookies flat?

    Make sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. If your cookies are flat and too crispy, then the butter in the cookie dough was too warm when baked, and the butter melted out.

    Can I make them gluten-free and dairy-free?

    Yes, you can make these chewy coffee cookies both gluten-free and dairy-free. To make them gluten-free, use this 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. I have not tested it with any other brand or type of flour. Don’t use almond flour, coconut flour, or oat flour. To make these cookies dairy free, substitute the butter with vegan butter sticks – Earth Balance is the best!

    Can I make these cookies extra thick?

    To make these cookies extra thick and chewy, don’t flatten the cookie dough balls with your fingers before they go into the oven. That will make these cookies extra tall. You can also freeze or chill the cookie dough balls for 10 minutes on the baking tray before baking.

    Can I freeze the cookie dough and bake later?

    Yes, portion out the dough, roll them into balls, space them out in a single layer in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. You can bake them straight out of the freezer, but the bake time will likely increase by 1 or 2 minutes.

    How to store and freeze:

    Storing: For best results, store them in either a sealed, airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. You can also store them in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Freezing: Add your cooled coffee cookies to a freezer-safe plastic bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months.

    chewy espresso chocolate chip cookies

    If you love this recipe, try these next!

    • Chocolate Chip Cookies (no brown sugar)
    • Healthy Coffee Cake
    • Best Monkey Bread
    • Peanut Butter Almond Flour Cookies
    • Snickerdoodles (no cream of tartar)

    Did you make this recipe?

    If you make this recipe, be sure to comment and rate it down below. Also, don’t forget to tag me @healthfulblondie on Instagram and use the hashtag #healthfulblondie so I can see your delicious creation and share it with my followers!

    chewy chocolate chip coffee cookies

    Chewy Coffee Cookies

    The ultimate soft and chewy chocolate chip coffee cookies made with espresso. They are sweet, gooey, easy to make, and coffee flavored. Seriously, the best cookies ever!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Serving 26 cookies

    Ingredients
     

    • 12 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
    • ⅔ cup dark brown sugar, packed
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 egg + 1 yolk, room temperature
    • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
    • 3 – 4 tbsp instant coffee or instant espresso powder, very fine* see notes
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 cup chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set to the side.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, instant coffee, baking soda, and salt. Set to the side.
    • In a stand mixer (with the paddle attachment) or using an electric handheld mixer, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fully combined and creamy. It should take about 1 – 2 minutes. Make sure to scrape the sides and bottom. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined, be careful not to overbeat.
    • Gradually add in the flour mixture and mix until the dough is combined and slightly “sticky.” Mix in the chocolate chips BY HAND with a spatula.
    • Chill the dough for 30 minutes. I like to wrap the cookie dough in plasic wrap or keep it in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
    • Using a cooking scooper, portion out about 1.5 – 2 Tablespoons of dough for each cookie. Use your hands to roll them into balls and evenly space them out on your lined cookie sheets, and press a few extra chocolate chips on top of each dough ball. This recipe makes about 22 – 26 cookies.
    • Bake 10 – 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. They will puff up and looks a little underdone and soft (that is ok!) – they collapse as they cool.
    • Cool for 5 minutes on the baking tray before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. They should be crispy on the outside & soft in the middle. Enjoy!

    Notes

    * I used Trader Joes Instant Coffee which was finer than traditional ones. I also tested this recipe with espresso powder, and it worked too. If the instant coffee has big chunks, I recommend throwing it into a food processor and blending until it is a fine powder.
    Dark Brown Sugar: You can use light brown sugar or coconut sugar.
    Unsalted Butter: You can use salted butter but don’t add extra salt to the dry ingredients.
    Instant Coffee: You can use espresso powder, decaf, or grind your own coffee. Just make sure to measure it for the recipe.
    Storing: For best results, store them in either a sealed, airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. You can also store them in the fridge for up to 5 days.
    Freezing: Add your cooled coffee cookies to a freezer-safe plastic bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
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    1. Nae Zaniewski says

      November 25, 2022 at 5:54 pm

      5 stars
      I have a question..can i just use 2 whole eggs instead of 1 whole egg and one egg yolk alone? Will it make a big difference?

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        November 26, 2022 at 8:17 am

        Hi! It will result in a different texture. I wouldn’t recommend doing that.

        Reply
    2. Hajrah says

      December 05, 2022 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      Hi,could I add walnuts to the recipe too?
      Also can I make the cookie dough in advance and bake later?

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        December 05, 2022 at 4:42 pm

        Hi! Yes, you can add walnuts to the cookie dough in the same step as the chocolate chips. You can also make the cookie dough in advance and bake it later. I left instructions in the blog post how to do that 🙂

        Reply

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