Capture the moment–that perfect spring day–when blue skies beckon and it’s impossible to stay inside. With picnic baskets in hand, take to the tender grass, and stake your claim with a well-worn quilt and a tossing of soft, plump pillows. Surround yourself with favorite friends, handpicked bouquets, and plenty of fresh-squeezed lemonade.
For dessert nibbles throughout your idyllic afternoon, Espresso Chocolate-Chip Cookies promise a sweet and satisfying pick-me-up. Fueled and flavored with espresso powder, coffee extract, cocoa nibs, and a mountain of chocolate chunks, these decadent confections celebrate the occasion in style.
Espresso Chocolate-Chip Cookies
2015-05-12 21:00:09
Yields 12
Ingredients
- 1 1 /4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening, softened
- 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coffee extract*
- 3/4 cup milk-chocolate chunks
- 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup cocoa nibs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, espresso powder, salt, and baking soda.
- In a separate medium bowl and using a mixer on medium-high speed, beat shortening, cream cheese, sugar, and brown sugar for 5 minutes, or until creamy. Add egg, vanilla extract, and coffee extract, and beat well. Reduce mixer speed to lowest setting. Add flour mixture in 3 batches, mixing to combine after each addition. Fold in milk chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, and cocoa nibs.
- Using a 2 1/4-inch ice cream scoop, place single scoops of cookie dough at least 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges turn light golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- *Coffee extract can be purchased at Whole Foods and other specialty-foods stores.
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