Mocha Cookies are thick, soft and chewy cookies, rich with chocolate with a strong hit of coffee. These cookies are irresistibly smooth and taste just like the perfect mochaccino!
You asked and I listened! The original recipe I had on this site didn't always work for everyone (the dough wouldn't spread etc). I didn't have an issue with the recipe, but I have reworked the recipe to ensure that the mocha cookies turn out perfect every time!
I've stated before (in my coffee icing post) that I am not a coffee fan. I don't even particularly like the smell. My family on the other hand, are coffee fanatics. Hot, very strong, espresso kind of coffee fans.
I can tolerate a mocha (and I don't mind eating one or two of these mocha cookies!) but other than that.... I stay away from coffee.
Weirdly, I do love making coffees - I am a certified barista!... I know, I'm an enigma.
These mocha cookies are for all the mocha lovers and coffee lovers out there. I added a full TWO tablespoons of instant espresso powder (16g) and a ¼ cup of cocoa. These are rich in every sense of the word. Rich in chocolate and rich in coffee. (My mother would never forgive me if you couldn't taste the coffee!)
The perfect balance of coffee and chocolate in my opinion.
The recipe for the mocha cookies cookie dough, is based on my bakery style triple chocolate cookies recipe. This cookie dough creates soft, chewy and thick cookies every single time!
How to Make Mocha Cookies
So if you are not a coffee drinker, I still recommend trying these mocha cookies. You never know, you might surprise yourself like I did!
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If you want more cookie recipes like this one (minus the coffee) check out my other cookie recipes:
- Bakery Style Red Velvet Cookies
- Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Real Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- Kinder Bueno Cookies
- Condensed Milk Cookies
Mocha Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. Instant Coffee (espresso powder) (18g)
- 1 Tbsp. Boiling Water
- ½ Cup Butter, Cold and cubed (110g)
- ½ Cup Brown Sugar (100g)
- ¼ Cup Sugar (50g)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 and ¾ Cups All-Purpose Flour (210g)
- 2 teaspoon Cornflour (Cornstrach)
- ¼ Cup Cocoa (24g)
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with baking paper and set aside.
- Mix the instant coffee with the boiling water and set aside.
- With an electric mixer, beat the cold butter with the brown sugar and sugar creaming them together. There should still be clumps of butter visible.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract and coffee mixture and beat together.
- Add the flour, cornflour, cocoa, baking powder and salt to the wet ingredients and beat until combined.
- Place the dough in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes. Once chilled, roll into balls and place on the baking tray.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes. They should have spread slightly but be soft to the touch.
- Allow them to cool for 10 minutes on the baking tray before transferring to a wire rack.
- Eat warm or cool and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
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Grace
Just tried these cookies and they did not spread at all— like the comment above. The dough was too stiff. I used all room temp ingredients. ??
Ellie
mMmm definately trying out these cookies for my coffee addict friend
Emma Burton
Awesome! They will love them 😊
A_Boleyn
They were delicious but didn't spread AT ALL. I ended up with little bowling balls. It think I'm going to have to increase the heat to 375 deg F. I noticed you referred to espresso powder but you used 'instant coffee' in the directions. I may try the espresso next time. 🙂
Emma Burton
Oh I'm sorry to hear that. I've made these numerous times and they always spread for me. Did you use at room temperature butter? Apologies for the confusion with the coffee. We use an instant coffee that is strong like espresso powder so it's called espresso coffee but it is instant coffee granules if that makes sense!
A_Boleyn
Yes, room temp butter and the egg as well. My oven temp is also accurate. Oh well ... it happens. 🙂
Emma Burton
Yes it does some days are just not good days for baking. I made a recipe the other day I have been using for years and it just refused to turn out like it normally does.
A_Boleyn
They look beautiful. Definitely trying them out. 🙂
Emma Burton
Thank you 🙂
Diana
I love trying new recipes.These look absolutely delicious and is surely a must try.
Emma Burton
Thanks so much Diana! I hope you like them 🙂
Syd
These are going to get me into trouble!
Emma Burton
Haha! They'll be worth it 🙂
Sunrita
Coffee flavoured anything is a family favourite. This is surely a must try. Have pinned it to be made over holidays. Got all the ingredients at home.
Emma Burton
Great! I hope you love them 🙂
Sue Foster
I could just eat one of those cookies now and dunk it in a cup of coffee 🙂 I will have to bake some of these.
Emma Burton
I know you'll love them!
Annie Cho
These look absolutely delicious! Love the crackle effect on them too!
XOXO
Annie
Emma Burton
Thank you Annie!
Rebekah Rose
Wow sounds like an awesome recipe! I’ll definitely have to check it out
Emma Burton
Thank you 🙂 I hope you enjoy them!