These Coffee Caramel Chocolate Cookies are what happens when coffee, chocolate, and caramel join forces to destroy your self-control. They’re soft, chewy, and packed with rich cocoa flavor, bold espresso, and gooey caramel. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of bitter, sweet, and buttery goodness. If you enjoy cookies that make you question whether you should share, this recipe is for you. Pair them with coffee, eat them straight from the tray, or hoard them in secret. Just don’t expect leftovers. Ready to bake? Let’s embrace the sugar high and caffeine buzz.
Coffee Caramel Chocolate Cookies
Decadent Coffee Caramel Chocolate Cookies loaded with bold espresso, rich chocolate, and gooey caramel.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour the foundation
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder for deep chocolate flavor
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder bold coffee kick
- ½ tsp baking soda keeps them soft
- ¼ tsp salt balances the sweetness
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted (because butter makes everything better)
- ¾ cup brown sugar chewy texture
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for crisp edges
- 1 large egg holds it all together
- 1 tsp vanilla extract flavor boost
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips extra indulgence
- ½ cup soft caramel pieces chopped (for gooey goodness)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Sticky caramel disasters are not welcome.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt. No lumps allowed.
- Beat melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. No shortcuts.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. The dough should look dangerously good.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Overmixing ruins everything.
- Fold in chocolate chips and caramel pieces. Try not to eat them all.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. No overcrowding.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft. Trust the gooey process.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Or just eat them now.
- Pair with coffee, milk, or pure happiness. No regrets.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Cookie)
- Calories: ~200
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Cookie)
- Iron: 5%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Potassium: 3%
- Calcium: 3%
- Vitamin B6: 2%
Pro Tips for Maximum Flavor
- Use dark roast espresso powder for a bolder coffee punch.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for next-level deliciousness.
- Let the dough chill for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Double the batch. Sharing is overrated.
