Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies

ABOUT

Amanda Powell is the baker, food photographer, and cookbook author behind A Cookie Named Desire. With a background in food science and over 30 years of baking experience, she creates approachable, crave-worthy recipes inspired by her time living in London and travelling throughout Europe. Her work blends baking science, creativity, and storytelling, helping home bakers of all levels create desserts meant to be shared and remembered.

RECIPE DETAILS

• Prep time: 25 mins
  
• Cook time: 25 mins 
• Chill time:  2 hrs
• Servings: 24 cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• ⅓ cup instant espresso
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg room temperature
• 1 large egg yolk room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped chocolate

DIRECTIONS

1.Heat the butter in a saucepan until it is all melted, dark amber in color, and the milk solids are caramelized. The butter should smell nice and nutty. Remove from heat and place in your bowl.

2.Stir the instant espresso into the butter and set aside to cool.

3. Mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt together in a small bowl and set aside.

4.Beat the butter and both sugars until well-combined.

5.Add in the egg, yolk, and vanilla. Beat well.

6.Stir in the flour mixture and mix until just combined,

7.Fold in the chopped chocolate.

8.Portion the cookie dough into balls that are 2 tablespoons big and set aside to chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour, preferably overnight up to three days.

9.Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

10.Place the cookie dough 2-inches apart on your baking sheets and bake for 8 - 10 minutes, or until golden brown.

11.Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for one minute before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Top with flaky sea salt while still warm

SOURCE

https://cookienameddesire.com/espresso-chocolate-chip-cookies/