{"id":85241,"date":"2022-03-08T07:19:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T13:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/?p=85241"},"modified":"2024-12-31T12:09:20","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T18:09:20","slug":"espresso-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/espresso-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Espresso Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I’ve got your next baking project, and it’s these chewy chocolate espresso cookies! These are easy to make, quick to bake, delicious, and they will make your whole kitchen smell like a chocolate factory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I love about these espresso cookies is they have that perfect cookie texture; soft and almost gooey at the very center but a slightly crispy diameter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: <\/strong>The Best Cookie Recipes<\/a>, Espresso Martini<\/a> and How to make an Affogato<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And as an avid coffee lover, these have such a fun flavor profile as they mostly taste ultra chocolate-y (think velvet chocolate) and a little bit like coffee too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Does Espresso Powder Do in Cookies?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Espresso powder<\/a> is sometimes added to chocolate baked goods (chocolate cookies, chocolate cake, etc.) to enhance the chocolate flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It both brings it out and adds a depth to the final flavor. It’s a great trick to have up your baking sleeve, so if you are on the fence about buying espresso powder, it won’t go to waste if you enjoy baking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I Use Instant Coffee Instead of Espresso Powder?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While they are not exactly the same thing, you can substitute them in this recipe if needed. But I prefer the flavor of espresso powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And like I said, it’s useful for all sorts of baking projects, so it doesn’t have to go to waste if that’s your concern. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are lots of different brands of espresso powder, but I like this one from King Arthur<\/a>. But any espresso powder you can find at whatever grocery store you shop will likely work just fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re unsure where to look, I normally see this in the coffee\/tea area of the store, but it could also be among the baking ingredients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For these espresso cookies, I like to use chopped dark chocolate<\/a> instead of chocolate chips because I like how the texture is a little different (and the chocolate gets more distributed throughout each cookie). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, if you want to use chocolate chips instead, that’s OK, they will still be delicious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also like to top these with some melted chocolate and flaky sea salt<\/a>. This is totally optional, but I think it adds a kind of bakery feel to these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, it makes them just a little prettier\u2014otherwise they are pretty plain looking. They will be tasty either way, but if you’re making these to gift you might want to dress them up a little, so that’s what I’d recommend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you’re looking for more chocolate-centered baking projects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n