Spiced chocolate chip cookies with a coffee swirl? Oh, you bet. These aren’t just your average sweet treats. The spices kick things up a notch, while the coffee swirl gives you the caffeine fix you didn’t know you needed. These cookies are for those who like their sweets with a bit of attitude. Chocolate chips are nice, but add some spice and espresso, and you’ve got a masterpiece. If you thought your cookie game was strong, think again. This recipe is here to elevate your dessert—because why settle for basic when you can have bold and daring?
Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies with Coffee Swirl
These spiced chocolate chip cookies bring a dash of warmth, topped with a bold coffee swirl for that extra zing.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- Unsalted butter softened: ½ cup
- Brown sugar packed: ½ cup
- Granulated sugar: ¼ cup
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground ginger: ½ teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: ¼ teaspoon
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 1 ¼ cups
- Large egg: 1
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup
For the Coffee Swirl:
- Instant coffee granules: 2 tablespoons
- Heavy cream: 2 tablespoons
- Powdered sugar: ¼ cup
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients for Cookies
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until well combined.
- Step 6: Stir in Chocolate Chips
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Step 7: Shape the Dough
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Step 8: Bake
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden around the edges. Let cool.
- Step 9: Prepare the Coffee Swirl
- In a saucepan, dissolve coffee granules in heavy cream over low heat. Stir in powdered sugar.
- Step 10: Drizzle and Serve
- Drizzle the coffee mixture over the cooled cookies.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Key Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):
- Iron: 7% DV
- Calcium: 3% DV
- Vitamin A: 4% DV
- Magnesium: 5% DV
- Potassium: 170 mg
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- More Spice: Add a pinch of cayenne for an extra kick.
- Dark Chocolate Chips: Use dark chocolate chips for a deeper flavor contrast.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes for chewier cookies.
- Coffee Adjustments: Increase coffee for a stronger flavor or reduce it for a milder swirl.
