These chocolate chip cookies with mocha chips are what happens when coffee crashes a sugar party. Crispy edges, gooey centers, and just enough espresso punch to keep you reaching for more. The mocha chips melt into rich swirls, making store-bought cookies look like sad imposters. Whether you’re dunking them in milk, hoarding them in secret, or pretending they’re “for the kids,” these cookies deliver the perfect balance of sweetness and caffeine. Baked to golden perfection, they smell like happiness and regret because one batch is never enough. Trust me, double it now.
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies with Mocha Chips
Soft, chewy cookies loaded with mocha chips and classic chocolate goodness—perfect for late-night cravings or pretending you bake often.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
For the Chocolate & Mocha Chips:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup mocha chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Set to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- Cream Butter & Sugar – Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla – Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine & Fold – Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Stir in Chips – Fold in chocolate and mocha chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop & Shape – Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake – Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden but still soft in the center.
- Cool & Devour – Let cookies cool on a wire rack before inhaling.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Cookie)
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Cookie)
- Iron: 4%
- Calcium: 3%
- Potassium: 2%
- Vitamin B6: 1%
- Magnesium: 2%
Tips for the Best Cookies
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for a richer flavor.
- Use dark brown sugar for extra chewiness.
- Underbake slightly for the perfect soft texture.
- Sprinkle flaky salt on top for bakery-level magic.
