Description
Rich espresso mocha cookies deliver a powerful caffeine-infused chocolate experience. Intense coffee notes and dark chocolate combine to create an irresistible treat that energizes and satisfies coffee enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 egg white (from a large egg)
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 grams) cocoa powder
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon (65 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon (55 grams) brown sugar
- 1 cup (200 grams) additional granulated sugar (for rolling cookie dough balls)
Flavoring and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon (5 grams) instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Meticulously sift the dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, salt, and baking soda – into a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring a uniform blend without lumps.
- Whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg white, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until the mixture transforms into a textured, slightly uneven consistency.
- Gradually incorporate the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently to create a crumbly dough that just begins to hold together.
- Assess the dough’s moisture level; if it appears too brittle, introduce small amounts of milk or water, kneading carefully until the dough can be shaped into compact balls.
- Portion the dough into small, uniform spheres, rolling each one between your palms to create smooth, round cookies.
- Generously coat each dough ball in granulated sugar, ensuring complete coverage for a crystalline exterior.
- Arrange the sugar-encrusted cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing between each morsel.
- Slide the baking sheet into a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C), allowing the cookies to transform for 8-10 minutes until the edges develop a delicate crispness.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking tray, allowing them to firm up and cool completely before transferring to an airtight storage container.
- Consume within three days for optimal flavor and texture, storing at room temperature to maintain their delectable mocha-infused character.
Notes
- Bold coffee flavor shines through these rich, dark cookies that perfectly blend sweet and intense espresso notes.
- Cocoa powder and espresso powder create a deep, complex chocolate-coffee profile that coffee lovers will adore.
- Rolling cookies in granulated sugar before baking gives a delightful crispy exterior and subtle sparkling finish.
- Quick and easy recipe requires minimal ingredients and can be prepared in under 30 minutes from start to finish.
- Texture remains soft and slightly crumbly, making these cookies melt wonderfully in your mouth with each bite.
- Best enjoyed with a hot cappuccino or as an afternoon pick-me-up with your favorite coffee drink.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg