Description
Smooth espresso martini cookies blend cocktail elegance with sweet indulgence, creating a delightful dessert that dances between rich coffee and spirited charm. Coffee enthusiasts and cocktail lovers will savor these irresistible treats that bring sophisticated flavor to their baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (85 grams) dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup (85 grams) white chocolate chips
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons (15 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) vodka
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) coffee liqueur
Binding and Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- Chocolate-covered espresso beans
Instructions
- Sift together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring a uniform texture.
- Cream butter with brown and granulated sugars in a stand mixer until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to achieve a cohesive mixture.
- Pour in the vodka and mix until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient blend to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Gently fold dark and white chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly for consistent flavor in each bite.
- Wrap the dough and refrigerate for one hour to enhance flavor development and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- Form dough into uniform balls, approximately two tablespoons each, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets with adequate spacing.
- Bake for 12 minutes, creating a slightly crisp exterior while maintaining a soft interior.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, which helps them set and prevents breaking during transfer.
- Whisk powdered sugar with coffee liqueur until a smooth, pourable glaze forms.
- Drizzle the glaze over completely cooled cookies, creating an elegant finish.
- Optionally garnish each cookie with a chocolate-covered espresso bean for an extra touch of sophistication and flavor intensity.
Notes
- Swap vodka for coffee-flavored liqueur to enhance the espresso martini theme and add deeper flavor complexity.
- Reduce alcohol content by replacing vodka with strong brewed coffee for a family-friendly version that maintains rich coffee notes.
- Chill dough longer than 1 hour to develop more intense flavors and create a firmer cookie texture that prevents excessive spreading during baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg