Why Make This Recipe
Chocolate Coffee Cookies are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate flavor with a hint of coffee. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy afternoon snack or a festive gathering. The mix of coffee and chocolate offers a unique taste that coffee lovers will adore. Plus, they are simple to make and yield a large batch to share (or keep for yourself!).
How to Make Chocolate Coffee Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee crystals
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 three-ounce package of cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Directions
- Combine the coffee crystals and milk. Stir until the coffee crystals dissolve. If your coffee is older and doesn’t dissolve easily, warm the milk a bit. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the butter and cream cheese until well blended. Add brown sugar, vanilla, and the milk-coffee mixture to the butter mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Add the flour and cocoa, and stir until blended. Cover and chill the dough for one hour, or until it is firm and easy to handle.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Shape the dough into 1-inch ovals. Press a notch in each cookie with a chopstick (or something similar) so that it resembles a coffee bean.
- Place the cookies one inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the bottoms are a bit darker. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.
- You can leave the cookies “as is,” but I recommend half-dipping them in chocolate.
- To prepare the chocolate for dipping, melt the chocolate chips together with coconut oil in a small saucepan. Dip each cookie one at a time until about 1/3 to 1/2 covered. Place on wax paper or freezer paper to set. To speed up the setting process, place dipped cookies in a cool area or in the refrigerator. This recipe makes about 48 cookies.
How to Serve Chocolate Coffee Cookies
These cookies are best served with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or milk. They make a lovely treat during a coffee date or as an after-dinner dessert. You can also plate them nicely and serve them at parties to impress your guests with your baking skills.
How to Store Chocolate Coffee Cookies
To keep your chocolate coffee cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They should remain tasty for about a week. If you want to keep them longer, consider freezing them. Just make sure to wrap them securely to prevent freezer burn.
Tips to Make Chocolate Coffee Cookies
- Ensure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Chill the dough thoroughly; this makes shaping the cookies easier.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate chips, like dark or white chocolate, for a twist on the flavors.
- Make sure to press the cookies gently to create the coffee bean shape—they don’t need to be flattened too much.
Variation
For a fun twist, add some chopped nuts, like walnuts or pecans, to the dough for added crunch. You could also sprinkle sea salt on top of the cookies before baking for a sweet and salty flavor.
FAQs
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Can I use decaf coffee crystals?
Yes, you can substitute decaf coffee crystals for regular ones if you prefer a caffeine-free option. -
How long do these cookies stay good?
Chocolate Coffee Cookies can stay fresh in an airtight container for about a week at room temperature. -
Can I use a different type of fat instead of butter?
You can try using margarine or a vegan butter substitute, but it may change the flavor and texture slightly.
Chocolate Coffee Cookies
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee crystals
- 2 tablespoons milk Use warm milk if coffee crystals don't dissolve easily.
- 3/4 cup butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature.
- 1 three-ounce package cream cheese, softened Also at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks For dipping and flavor.
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil For melting with chocolate chips.
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine the coffee crystals and milk in a bowl. Stir until the coffee crystals dissolve. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the butter and cream cheese until well blended.
- Add the brown sugar, vanilla, and the milk-coffee mixture to the butter mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Add the flour and cocoa, and stir until blended.
- Cover and chill the dough for one hour, or until it is firm and easy to handle.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Shape the dough into 1-inch ovals and press a notch in each cookie with a chopstick to resemble a coffee bean.
- Place the cookies one inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the bottoms are a bit darker.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.
Dipping (Optional)
- Melt the chocolate chips together with coconut oil in a small saucepan for dipping.
- Dip each cookie one at a time until about 1/3 to 1/2 covered and place on wax paper to set.
- For quicker setting, place dipped cookies in a cool area or the refrigerator.