Resistance Is Futile Chocolate Espresso Bean Cookies Recipe

Prepare for a cosmic flavor explosion! This recipe takes the classic Nestle Toll House chocolate chip cookie and blasts it into another galaxy with the addition of rich espresso beans. Imagine the perfect balance of bittersweet chocolate, intense espresso, and crunchy hazelnuts – a truly decadent treat for adult palates. Find espresso beans at Trader Joe's, Starbucks, or your favorite coffee shop. Warning: You might not be able to resist just one!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 24 mins
Calories 2311.9 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Resistance Is Futile Chocolate Espresso Bean Cookies

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How to Make Resistance Is Futile Chocolate Espresso Bean Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups (280g) unbleached all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) (227g) softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar, and ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  4. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in 2 cups (200g) chopped chocolate-covered espresso beans and ½ cup (70g) chopped hazelnuts.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Start checking at 9 minutes.
  9. Let the cookies stand on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. Enjoy! (Yields approximately 24 cookies)

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

85 g

Sugar

622g

Fat

303g

Carbs

86g