Description
These Chocolate Chip Espresso Oatmeal Cookies combine the rich flavors of browned butter, espresso, and sweet chocolate chips with hearty oats for a delightful treat. The browned butter adds a nutty depth, while the espresso intensifies the chocolate notes, resulting in a cookie that’s chewy, flavorful, and perfect for coffee lovers.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter
- 1¼ cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2-4 tablespoons espresso powder or instant coffee
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Add-ins
- 2 cups chocolate chunks or chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Brown the Butter: In a medium skillet, melt the salted butter over medium heat, stirring constantly until it starts to brown and develop a nutty aroma, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes in a heatproof bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: To the cooled browned butter, add the brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and espresso powder (using 2 to 4 tablespoons depending on desired coffee intensity). Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, old-fashioned oats, baking soda, and kosher salt. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the dough. Gently fold in the chocolate chunks or chips.
- Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges appear set but the centers remain soft. Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Browned butter adds a wonderful nutty flavor; be careful not to burn it.
- Adjust espresso powder amount based on how strong you want the coffee flavor.
- Use old-fashioned oats for a chewier texture rather than quick oats.
- After baking, cooling cookies on the sheet allows them to set properly before moving.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
