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Espresso Martini Cookies

A sophisticated, decadent cookie recipe for adults, blending the flavors of coffee, Kahlúa, and chocolate.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Adult, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, British
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tbsp Kahlúa or other coffee liqueur
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1 cup white chocolate melting wafers or chips
  • 72 whole coffee beans three per cookie

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, instant espresso powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, or using a stand mixer, cream together softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Mix in vanilla extract and Kahlúa.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave or double boiler. Dip each completely cooled cookie halfway, allowing excess to drip off.
  9. Immediately place three whole coffee beans onto the wet white chocolate glaze of each cookie.
  10. Allow the white chocolate to harden completely before serving.

Notes

Ensure cookies are completely cooled before dipping. Use high-quality white chocolate for a smooth finish. Total time includes cooling.