Ingredients and Weight:
- Unsalted butter (softened): 1 cup (2 sticks/227g)
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150g)
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp (5ml)
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups (281g)
- Baking soda: 1 tsp (5g)
- Salt: 1/4 tsp (1.5g)
- White chocolate chips: 1 cup (200g)
- Coarsely ground coffee beans: 1/2 cup (50g)
- Chocolate sprinkles (optional): for garnish
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and ground coffee beans.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles, if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie (1/8 of recipe):
- Calories: 240
- Fat: 13g (8g saturated)
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 105mg
- Carbohydrates: 31g (2g fiber, 22g sugar)
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and decadent
- Chewy with a crispy exterior
- Intense mocha flavor balanced by the sweetness of white chocolate
- Perfect for coffee or tea accompaniment
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! The mocha flavor is perfectly balanced with the white chocolate. I couldn't stop eating them."
- "I love the combination of the coarse coffee grounds with the smooth white chocolate chips. It creates a unique and delicious texture."
- "I made these for my family and they were a huge hit. Even my non-coffee-loving siblings enjoyed them!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a stronger coffee flavor, use finely ground espresso beans instead of coarse coffee grounds.
- If measuring coffee grounds by weight, adjust accordingly as the density may vary.
- Do not overmix the dough, as it can make the cookies tough.
- Let the cookies cool slightly before eating to prevent chocolate burns.
