Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Espresso White Chocolate Chip Cookies

I am just going to start off by saying - I am one of the biggest fans of DARK CHOCOLATE. I almost think it's a waste for someone to give me anything else but Dark Chocolate. I prefer buying dark chocolate over any other kind be it Ghiradelli, Vahlrona, Scharfenberger and especially See's Candy. With that being said, I really have absolutely no idea how those white chocolate morsels found their way into my baking pantry? Not only were there white chocolate morsels, but there was half a bag gone, eaten! Plus, I looked around and found a half bag eaten of the Ghiradelli Bittersweet chips! I know, I couldn't believe my eyes! The worst part, half of a baking bar of 60% Ghiradelli baking chocolate- poof! Gone!! I know, I know, there had to be an answer to my dilemma, all the furniture was still here, television still here, oh wait a minute, teens, yes, TEENS! They sneaked into the pantry in the middle of the night and had a chocolate party! Well lucky for me, and them, there were still bits and pieces left for making cookies!! Wait!! Not enough cocoa powder- I have the best solution and combination ingredient, Decaf Espresso- or as JONES COFFEE ROASTERS call it, Unleaded! This recipe makes a beautiful cookie dough. Taste the dough, you really should, it gives you an idea how the cookies will taste.



Using a teaspoon using a heaping full amount for each cookie.


The cookie dough spreads out a bit. Bake for 9 minutes. Let cool for 5 min then transfer to a cooling rack.








See the bits of Espresso?


Show us your back Miss Cookie- gorgeous! These cookies are excellent, even if you are a fan of dark chocolate like me! Kids love them right out of the oven for that ooey- gooey chocolate yumminess.
Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups FlourPosted by Picasa 
  •  1/3 cups Hershey's Baking Cocoa
  • 1/3 cup Decaffeinated Espresso ground ( I used Jone's Coffee Roasters)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup salted butter ( 2 sticks room temperature)
  • 3/4 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cups brown sugar ( packed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup White Morsels Chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup Bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 2 ounces 60% Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Bar ( chopped)
  • 1/4 cup pecans ( chopped)
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a small bowl mix flour, cocoa, espresso and baking soda. Set aside. In a large bowl or kitchen aid bowl, cream together butter, both sugars, and vanilla. Add one egg at a time until fully blended. On low speed add flour mixture. Add chocolates and nuts.
  3. Using a teaspoon place a heaping spoonful on an ungreased baking sheet or one covered with a Silpat. Bake for 9 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.Makes 4 dozen.
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11 comments:

MsFoxsSweets said...

These sounds so yummy!

Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust said...

Yum! Espresso and chocolate...awesome. :)

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Miz Helen said...

Your Espresso White Chocolate Chip Cookies are just awesome. I will be making these wonderful cookies and can't wait until they are done! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great week end and come back soon!
Miz Helen

Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles said...

This sounds awesome! All the things I love :)

Miz Helen said...

Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great week and enjoy your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen

Moore or Less Cooking said...

Thanks Mrs. Fox's Sweets, they really are yummy! So great to see you!

Nettie

Moore or Less Cooking said...

Thanks Dorothy! It's a perfect combo- I wish I had one now!

Nettie

Moore or Less Cooking said...

Krishna Reddy,

Thank you for following my blog.

Nettie

Moore or Less Cooking said...

Thank you Miz Helen! I hope you like these wonderful cookies and thank you for hosting the party! Thank you for featuring my recipe on your wonderful blog! I am so honored that you chose this recipe, I am a big fan! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend! Great to see you as always!!

Nettie

Moore or Less Cooking said...

Thanks Lyuba! It's a great combo! So great to see you!

Nettie