I found this recipe on the baking feed and knew I had to try these out. Espresso always makes things taste stronger and richer. These cookies are always a huge hit with my friends who are coffee lovers. I actually won a work baking competition with these cookies! My co-workers absolutely loved them so I would highly recommend making this batch for an event or gathering. As a final touch, you can sprinkle some sea salt flakes on the top which will elevate the flavor of the cookie. These cookies are great to eat when you have a craving for chocolate. They have the perfect mix of crispy and chewiness. Enjoy!
A few tips:
Expresso - you can use expresso grinds or coffee grinds for this recipe. The expresso will give out a stronger coffee flavor than the coffee. I sometimes like to try out different coffee flavor beans into my cookie batter to see how it tastes. I have found the hazelnut blend from the coffee added to cookies is one of my favorite combinations.
Eggs & Sugar - whip the eggs and sugar well together until it forms a nice fluffy consistency. This adds air into the batter and helps with the baking process when the cookies are in the oven
Batter - the batter will be like brownie batter and it can help to refrigerate the batter before baking to help the dough form.
Espresso Brownie Cookies
Serving Size: 20 cookies
Total Time: 55 minutes
Source: Recipe adapted from Flower in the Salad.
3 eggs
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup butter
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
1/4 cup corn starch
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup flour
2 tsp instant espresso powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking tray for cookies.
Step 2: Add butter and chocolate to a pot and melt at low temperature. Stir constantly. Remove from the stove as soon as it's melted. Let mixture cool briefly.
Step 3: Beat eggs and sugar with a mixer for 3-4 minutes until fluffy. Pour the liquid chocolate into the mixture until well combined. Fold in the dry ingredients with a whisk. Mix in chocolate chips, if desired. The dough should be pretty soft.
Add drop cookies onto a baking sheet and cook for about 13-15 minutes, until you see some nice cracks in the cookie.
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