Espresso Chocolate Cookies

Who doesn’t love the combination of chocolate and coffee flavors? And, who wouldn’t enjoy those tastes combined in an easy cookie recipe? Not to mention that the cookie is not too sweet to allow for the espresso to shine, but also has added chocolate chips for decadence. Yes, this cookie is a winner.

The recipe I found was vegan, but I added non-dairy milk to account for the dryness at altitude. I also added the mini chocolate chips to make them more luxurious. To create with less effort, I made the dense dough in a stand mixer but the original recipe called for a bowl. The choice is yours.

Espresso Chocolate Cookies adapted from “Vegan: 100 Everyday Recipes” edited by Love Food

1 TBS espresso powder
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
3 TBS unsweetened dutch process cocoa powder
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup vegan margarine
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 TBS non-dairy milk
1/4 cup vegan mini chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Dissolve espresso powder in 1 TBS of boiling water and set aside to cool slightly.

espresso liquid – the secret ingredient

In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Add brown sugar and combine well.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, thoroughly mix margarine and oats. Mix in dry ingredients. Add non-dairy milk and espresso liquid and combine to form a soft but thick dough. Stir in chocolate chips.

Form the dough into 16-18 small balls, place on the baking sheet, and flatten slightly. Bake for 17-19 minutes, or until crisp. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. These may be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Until next time, happy baking!