Mocha Spice Chocolate Cookies

Mocha Spice Chocolate Cookies

Recipe by George Geary

Sweet with a little kick from spice, these cookies are full of flavor. Try serving them with a strong espresso or cappuccino.

Servings

24

cookies
Calories

150

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

  • 1/2 tsp cocoa chili spice

  • 1 tsp instant espresso powder

  • 1/2 cup canola oil

  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, whisk together flour, soda salt and cocoa chili spice. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, dissolve espresso powder into canola oil. Whisking vigorously, add brown sugar, egg and vanilla. Fold flour mixture mixing well. Fold in chocolate chips.  
  • Using an ice cream scoop, scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets. 
  • Bake until firm to touch, about 9 to 12 minutes. Cool on pan for 20 minutes; remove to rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Cocoa chili powder is found in most spice sections. You can substitute 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper and 1/4 tsp cocoa powder.

Nutrition Facts

24 servings per recipe

Serving Size1 cookie


  • Amount Per ServingCalories150
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 8g 11%
    • Saturated Fat 2.5g 10%
  • Cholesterol 10mg 4%
  • Sodium 60mg 3%
  • Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
    • Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
  • Protein 1g 2%

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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