Are you looking for a delicious and easy way to enjoy your coffee? If so, you will love this coffee cookie recipe that uses ground coffee as one of the ingredients. These cookies are soft, chewy, and full of chocolate and coffee flavor. They are perfect for a snack, a dessert, or a treat to share with your friends and family. In this blog, I will show you how to make these coffee cookies in a few simple steps. Let’s get started!
What you need
To make these coffee cookies, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup of ground coffee
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
You will also need some basic kitchen tools, such as:
- A large bowl
- A medium bowl
- A whisk
- A spatula
- A measuring cup and spoon
- A cookie scoop or a tablespoon
- Two baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- An oven
- A wire rack
How to make them
Making these coffee cookies is very easy and fun. Here are the steps you need to follow:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. You can use a hand mixer or a wooden spoon for this step.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat well. The mixture should be smooth and creamy.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground coffee, baking soda, and salt. These are your dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined. You can use a spatula or your hands for this step. The dough should be soft and sticky.
- Stir in the chocolate chips. You can use more or less chocolate chips depending on your preference.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between them. You can use a cookie scoop or a tablespoon for this step. You should have about 24 cookies in total.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The cookies will be soft in the center but they will firm up as they cool.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your coffee cookies with a cup of coffee or milk. 😋
Tips and variations
Here are some tips and variations you can try to make your coffee cookies even better:
- You can use any type of ground coffee you like, such as regular, decaf, or flavored. Just make sure it is finely ground and not coarse or instant.
- You can use any type of chocolate chips you like, such as milk, dark, white, or peanut butter. You can also use chopped chocolate bars or candy pieces instead of chocolate chips.
- You can add some nuts, dried fruits, or oats to the cookie dough for some extra crunch and texture.
- You can store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month.
- You can make the cookie dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days or freeze it for up to 3 months. Just let it thaw slightly before scooping and baking.
I hope you enjoyed this blog and learned how to make these coffee cookies. They are super easy and fun to make and they taste amazing. They are a great way to use up your leftover coffee grounds and to satisfy your sweet tooth. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below. Thank you for reading and happy baking! 🍪