Description
These Death by Chocolate Cookies are the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers! Made with brown butter, espresso powder, and a mix of chocolate chips and chunks, these cookies are rich, fudgy, and irresistibly gooey. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re perfect for any chocolate craving!
Ingredients
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- 114g unsalted butter
- 1 tsp espresso powder or instant coffee
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips and chocolate chunks (or one of them)
Instructions
1. Brown the Butter:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Once it foams and turns light golden brown, remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before proceeding.
2. Prepare the Dough:
- Stir espresso powder into the browned butter.
- Add brown sugar and whisk until fully combined.
- Mix in vanilla extract and egg, whisking for 1-2 minutes.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients using a spatula until fully combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips and chunks.
3. Shape and Bake:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to form 12 dough balls.
- Place them on a lined baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes on the lower-middle rack until edges are firm but the center remains soft.
4. Cool and Enjoy:
- Let cookies cool on the pan for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra gooey cookies, do not overbake.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer taste.
- Espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor but can be omitted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg