Mocha Caramel Cookies
Chocolatey, coffee-infused cookies with caramel pockets that make store-bought cookies look sad.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup soft caramel pieces
Instructions
Make the Dough:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder in a separate bowl.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in chocolate chips and caramel pieces.
Bake the Cookies:
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet (leave space for spreading).
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set.
- Cool for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~200
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 4%
- Potassium: 3%
- Magnesium: 2%
- Phosphorus: 3%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Warm them before eating to bring the caramel back to life.
- Pair with coffee because, obviously.