Cookies should be soft, chewy, and just caffeinated enough to keep you from napping after eating five. These coffee oatmeal cookies blend rich espresso, hearty oats, and brown sugar for a treat that’s somewhere between dessert and survival fuel. Each bite delivers deep coffee flavor, buttery warmth, and just the right amount of chew. No dry, sad cookies here. These bake up golden, fragrant, and dangerously addictive. Make a batch, pretend you’ll share, and then hoard them like the responsible adult you are.
Coffee Oatmeal Cookies
Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies, infused with bold coffee and packed with warm brown sugar sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips optional, but highly recommended
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep – Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper so you don’t regret it later.
- Cream Butter & Sugar – Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add espresso powder, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients – In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Add the Good Stuff – Stir in oats and chocolate chips. Resist eating all the dough.
- Scoop & Bake – Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes, or until golden and slightly soft in the center.
- Cool & Devour – Let them sit for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack. Burn your tongue if you’re impatient.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 4%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Vitamin B6: 3%
- Potassium: 5%
Pro Tips for the Best Coffee Oatmeal Cookies
- Use fresh espresso powder—stale coffee = weak flavor.
- Don’t overbake—chewy is better than crunchy.
- Chill the dough for 20 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Pair with coffee—because double caffeine is always a good idea.
