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14. Espresso Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies

My personal favorite for a mid afternoon energy boost. The coffee flavor is strong enough for adults but usually keeps the kids away.
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Dissolve the instant espresso powder into the vanilla extract in a small dish.
  3. Cream the butter and brown sugar together. Add the egg and the espresso vanilla mixture.
  4. Mix in the flour and baking soda.
  5. Fold in the dark chocolate chunks.
  6. Scoop onto a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.