Description
These espresso martini cookies are the perfect blend of coffee, chocolate, and a boozy kick! Made with vodka in the dough and a coffee liqueur glaze, they capture the flavors of the classic cocktail in a soft, chewy cookie. Perfect for dessert lovers, coffee enthusiasts, and cocktail fans alike!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons vodka
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur (plus more to taste)
Optional Garnish:
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- Chocolate-covered espresso beans
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Pour in the vodka and mix again.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until combined.
- Fold in the dark and white chocolate chips.
- Cover the dough and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
2. Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll 2 tablespoons of dough into balls and place them on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 12 minutes, then let cool for 10 minutes on the sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
3. Make the Glaze & Decorate:
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- Mix powdered sugar and coffee liqueur until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies.
- Top each with a chocolate-covered espresso bean (if using).
Notes
- Stronger Kick? Add an extra tablespoon of vodka to the dough.
- Non-Alcoholic Option: Swap vodka for milk and coffee liqueur for strong brewed coffee.
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- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg