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Espresso Martini Cookies

If you’re looking for an easy dessert that feels bakery-quality, these Espresso Martini Cookies are the perfect choice. Featuring rich chocolate, bold espresso, and a smooth white chocolate finish, they’re ideal for coffee lovers and make wonderful holiday treats, party desserts, homemade gifts, and delicious food ideas for any occasion. This easy recipe is perfect whenever you’re craving an indulgent chocolate cookie with café-inspired flavors.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 18 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour)
  • 2/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons rum extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 10–12 ounces premium white chocolate
  • Coffee beans for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Beat the butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, rum extract, and milk.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
  6. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly apart.
  7. Bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges are set and the centers remain soft.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Melt the white chocolate until smooth.
  10. Dip or drizzle each cooled cookie with white chocolate and garnish with a coffee bean. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.

Notes

 

  • Do not overbake for the softest, fudgiest texture.
  • Use high-quality white chocolate for a smooth finish and better flavor.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before decorating with chocolate.
  • Author: Emmy Carter
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert

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