Description
Rich chocolate cookies infused with Mocha Cookie’s deep espresso flavor reveal a delightful balance of sweetness and intensity. Coffee lovers will savor these indulgent treats that blend complex coffee notes with luxurious chocolate undertones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar (for rolling cookie dough balls)
- ¼ cup + 1 tbsp (65 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup + 1 tbsp (55 grams) brown sugar
- ½ cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 grams) cocoa powder
- 3 tbsps (45 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg white (from a large egg)
- 1 tbsp (5 grams) instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Ingredient Preparation: Sift flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, salt, and baking soda into a large mixing bowl, ensuring a smooth, lump-free blend of dry ingredients.
- Wet Mixture Creation: Combine melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg white, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl, whisking until the mixture reaches a cohesive and slightly textured consistency.
- Dough Formation: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, creating a crumbly dough that just begins to hold together. If the dough appears too dry, carefully incorporate small amounts of milk or water, kneading until the mixture can be easily shaped.
- Cookie Shaping: Form the dough into uniform, compact balls by rolling between palms. Generously coat each ball in granulated sugar, ensuring a complete, crystalline exterior.
- Baking Process: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange sugar-coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cookie edges develop a delicate crispness.
- Cooling and Storage: Allow cookies to rest on the baking tray, cooling completely to firm up their texture. Transfer to an airtight container and consume within three days to preserve their rich mocha-infused flavor and optimal texture.
Notes
- Sift Thoroughly: Sifting dry ingredients prevents clumpy textures and ensures even espresso and cocoa distribution throughout the cookie dough.
- Control Moisture Carefully: Adjust dough consistency by adding milk or water sparingly to prevent overly wet or dry cookie textures.
- Sugar Coating Technique: Roll dough balls completely in granulated sugar for a crisp, sparkling exterior that caramelizes beautifully during baking.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet after removing from oven to help them set and develop a perfect crisp-yet-chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg