Chocolate Espresso Cookies

January 14, 2015

Who's ready for a mid-week pick me up? I know I am! Sometimes in life you just need a really good cookie: rich and chocolatey, one part brownie with a sultry hint of coffee. If this strikes a chord in your heart (and trust me, it should) these cookies are for you. My sister made these for our families' Christmas and I seriously could not restrain myself. Who says delicious cookies have to end at Christmas? Not me! She found this delectable recipe from a bed and breakfast in Eureka Spr

3 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate (No baking chocolate? No problem! Just substitute 3 T. unsweetened cocoa powder + 1 T. oil for EVERY OUNCE of baking chocolate. Stir together until smooth and carry on as usual)
2 c. semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/2 c. unsalted butter
3 large eggs
3 t. instant espresso powder (I used instant coffee)
1 c. + 2 T. sugar
3/4 c. all purpose flour
1/2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt

Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a heavy saucepan, melt unsweetened chocolate (or substitute) with 1 c. chocolate chips and butter. Stir until smooth and set aside to...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
150

Sodium
20mg
0% DV

Fat
10g
15% DV

Protein
1g
2% DV

Carbs
14g
5% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV

Low-Calorie Baked