If you’re a fan of chocolate, espresso or just change-of-pace treats, these coffee-laced bites can’t be beat!
—TASTE OF HOME TEST KITCHEN
PREP: 25 MIN. • BAKE: 10 MIN./BATCH • MAKES: 45 COOKIES
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons finely ground espresso beans
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
45 chocolate-covered coffee beans
1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, cocoa, espresso beans, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips.
2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until the surface cracks. Immediately press a coffee bean into the center of each cookie. Cool for about 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Store cookies in an airtight container.
FROM THE COOKIE JAR