Description

These soft, chewy cookies espresso based cookies that coffee and chocolate lovers will appreciate. They're easy and quick to prepare, so they can be enjoyed in no time at all.

Ingredients

• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 t. baking soda
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 c. unsalted butter, melted and cooled*
• 1 c. light brown sugar
• 1/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1/4 c. instant espresso (or instant coffee) powder
• 1 large egg, at room temperature*
• 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature*
• 2 t. vanilla extract
• 1 c. dark chocolate (or semi-sweet), evenly chopped
• 2 T. flaky salt, for optional topping

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda and salt together until well combined.
3. Add the cooled melted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar and espresso powder to a large bowl; stir well to fully combine. This will look like wet sand and have the most amazing smell of coffee.