These cookies are pure deception. They look like ordinary chocolate treats, but bite in, and—boom!—a rich mocha filling ambushes your taste buds. The deep cocoa flavor blends with bold espresso, making these dangerously addictive. They’re crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and packed with enough coffee to keep you alert. Eat one, and you’ll reach for another before you even realize it. If you love caffeine, chocolate, and making bad decisions at midnight, these cookies are for you. Just be warned: they disappear faster than your patience on a Monday morning.
Mocha-Filled Chocolate Cookies
Chocolate cookies with a surprise mocha filling, perfectly balancing deep cocoa, espresso, and buttery goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Mocha Filling:
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips melted
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- For the filling, melt chocolate chips, then mix in espresso powder and heavy cream.
- Scoop cookie dough into small balls, flatten slightly, and add a teaspoon of filling.
- Seal the dough around the filling and place cookies 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Let cool slightly before inhaling.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Cookie)
- Calories: ~180
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Cookie)
- Iron: 3%
- Magnesium: 2%
- Calcium: 2%
- Potassium: 2%
- Vitamin A: 3%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top for extra flavor.
- Use dark chocolate for a more intense mocha kick.
- Store in an airtight container—though they won’t last long.
