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Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies with Espresso Swirl

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This decadent treat combines rich chocolate chips, a sprinkle of salt, and an espresso swirl that’ll make your taste buds dance.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:

  • All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
  • Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: ½ teaspoon
  • Vegan butter softened: ½ cup
  • Brown sugar packed: ½ cup
  • Granulated sugar: ½ cup
  • Egg or egg replacer: 1
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup
  • Coarse sea salt: 1 teaspoon

For the Espresso Swirl:

  • Instant coffee powder: 1 tablespoon
  • Hot water: 1 tablespoon
  • Powdered sugar: ½ cup
  • Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars
  • Beat the vegan butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients
  • Stir in the egg (or egg replacer) and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  • Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Step 6: Add Chocolate Chips
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Step 7: Form Cookies
  • Scoop dough onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
  • Step 8: Bake
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden and set.
  • Step 9: Prepare Espresso Swirl
  • Dissolve coffee powder in hot water. Stir in cocoa powder and powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Step 10: Drizzle and Serve
  • Drizzle the espresso mixture over the cooled cookies

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 220
  • Total Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g

Key Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):

  • Iron: 8% DV
  • Calcium: 4% DV
  • Vitamin A: 2% DV
  • Magnesium: 5% DV
  • Potassium: 150 mg

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe

  • Balance: For a more intense coffee flavor, increase the espresso swirl ingredients.
  • Salt: Don’t skimp on the sea salt; it’s what brings the sweet and salty combo to life.
  • Storage: Keep cookies fresh by storing them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.