If your coffee and dessert addictions had a love child, it would be these Mocha Hazelnut Cookies. Bold espresso, rich cocoa, and crunchy hazelnuts make these completely irresistible. They’re crisp on the edges, chewy in the middle, and packed with deep, nutty flavor. One bite, and you’ll wonder why you ever settled for plain cookies. These aren’t just a treat—they’re a caffeine-fueled masterpiece. Dunk them in coffee, eat them straight from the tray, or hoard them like a dragon with treasure. Either way, good luck stopping at one.
Mocha Hazelnut Cookies
A crisp, chewy cookie packed with espresso, cocoa, and roasted hazelnuts. Perfect for coffee lovers and cookie snobs alike.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour holds it all together
- ¼ cup cocoa powder deepens the flavor
- ½ tsp baking soda just a little lift
- ¼ tsp salt because science
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder the real star
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened (for that perfect texture)
- ¾ cup brown sugar for chewiness
- 1 large egg binds everything together
- 1 tsp vanilla extract flavor booster
- 2 tbsp milk for moisture
- ½ cup chopped hazelnuts for crunch
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips because why not?
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the hazelnuts and chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Slightly flatten each ball with your fingers.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are firm but centers are soft.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then move to a rack (or straight to your mouth).
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Cookie)
- Calories: ~160
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Cookie)
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Potassium: 3%
- Vitamin E: 5%
- Copper: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use high-quality espresso powder for maximum flavor.
- Toast hazelnuts before adding for extra nuttiness.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for a sweet-salty contrast.
- Let the dough chill for 30 minutes for even richer flavor.
