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Decadent Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies

Decadent Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies to Savor and Share

Delight in these Decadent Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies that combine rich chocolate flavor with chewy oats in an easy, gluten-free recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Oats Gluten-free oats for gluten-sensitive option
  • ½ cup Peanut Butter Can be substituted with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free version
  • ¼ cup Maple Syrup Honey or agave syrup can be used as alternatives
  • ½ cup Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate chips can be used for a dairy-free option
Optional Flavor Boost
  • 1 teaspoon Espresso Powder Enhances chocolate flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • cookie scoop
  • wire rack

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, and maple syrup. Mix until smooth and sticky.
  3. Add espresso powder and chocolate chips to the mixture. Fold until evenly distributed.
  4. Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
  6. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a different flavor, substitute chocolate chips with butterscotch or white chocolate chips. Ensure peanut butter is smooth for best results.

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