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If you love that rich, café-style cookie with crisp edges and a soft, gooey center—these brown butter coffee cookies are it. The nutty depth from browned butter + bold espresso flavor makes them taste like something straight from a bakery.
Why You’ll Love These
- Deep, nutty brown butter flavor
- Bold coffee + chocolate combo
- Thick, soft centers with crinkly edges
- Easy to portion: 15g cookies perfect for snacking, portion control, and sharing. 20g, or 30g cookies thicker, softer, more bakery style texture.
What You’ll Need
- Mixing bowls – sturdy, non-slip, and easy to clean
- Silicone spatulas – perfect for folding dough without over mixing
- Baking sheet – non stick and bakes cookies evenly
- Parchment paper – prevents sticking and easier clean up
- Cookie scoops – keeps every cookie the same size. Or roll and weigh each ball on a Kitchen scale
Pro Tips (Bakery-Level Results)
- Don’t skip chilling this keeps cookies thick.
- Use mini chocolate chips for better distribution.
- Slightly under bake for gooey center.
- Sprinkle flakey sea salt on top for contrast.
Ingredients
•170g butter
•120g brown sugar
•60g white sugar
•1 egg + 1 egg yolk
•1 1/2tsp vanilla
•1-1 1/2 tbsp espresso powder
•200g all purpose flour
•1/2tsp baking soda
•1/2tsp salt
•100g mini chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Brown the butter by melting over medium heat until golden with brown specks and a nutty aroma. Let cool 10–15 minutes.
2. Dissolve espresso powder in 1 tbsp hot water, then mix into the butter.
3. Whisk butter with sugars until glossy. Add egg, yolk, and vanilla.
4. Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
5. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best flavor).
7. Scoop & bake. 375°f for 8-12 minutes
Centers should look slightly underbaked—they’ll set as they cool. Let cool for 2 minutes on the tray then place them on a cooling rack.
Nutrition
Per 15g cookie:
Calories: 72 kcal
Protein: 1g
Carbs: 8.5g
Fat: 4.2g
Per 20g cookie:
Calories: 98 kcal
Protein: 1.3g
Carbs: 11.5g
Fat: 5.5g
I’ve made a lot of cookie recipes, but this one quickly became a favorite. The brown butter adds so much depth, and the coffee flavor just takes it to another level. It’s one of those recipes that feels a little fancy, but is actually so simple to make.
If you try these brown butter coffee cookies, I’d love to hear how they turned out for you! Did you go with 15g or 20g cookies? Leave a comment below or tag me so I can see your creations 🤎
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