Dark Chocolate Espresso Cookies

By á-3288

Ingredients

• 1 c all-purpose flour
• 1/2 c unsweetened dutch-process cocoa (spooned & leveled)
• 1/2 t baking powder
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 c (1 stick) unsalted butter @ room temperature
• 1 1/2 c sugar
• 2 large eggs @ room temperature
• 1 t pure vanilla extract
• 1 T instant espresso powder (or more for more flavor)
• 8 oz bittersweet chocolate - 4 oz melted & 4 oz coarsley chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder & salt. Set aside.

Beat butter & sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla. Combine espresso powder & melted chocolate; beat into butter mixture. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in chopped chocolate.

Bake 14-15 minutes for larger cookies or until edges are dry. Rotate cookie sheets halfway through the time.