This Coffee Bean Cookies recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. A delicious combination of rich coffee flavor and crunchy texture, these cookies will have you coming back for more. So if you're a coffee lover looking for a new treat, or just looking for a unique cookie recipe to try, give these Coffee Cookies a try.
Coffee and cookies are two of the things in the world. I'm sure you agree. I decided to combine the flavor of coffee with a bite sized treat packed with flavor and perfect for all the coffee lovers in your life.
My daughter has loved coffee everything since she was a toddler. When I pitched the idea of coffee cookies to her she jumped on it and it was the first thing she wanted to make on our most recent 'Baking Me Hungry Day'. We couldn't resist tasting the batter and it was just as good as the finished product.
For amazing coffee recipes try our Coffee Eclairs, Cappuccino Cake Recipe, or Coffee Mousse Recipe!
Ingredients
Flour - All purpose flour is my top choice for cookies.
Sugar - White sugar sweetens the cookies with a mild flavor.
Brown Sugar - Brown sugar adds a warm flavor and gives the cookies a chewy texture.
Vanilla Extract - Vanilla extract enhances the other flavors in the cookies.
Instant Coffee - Instant coffee powder gives these a great coffee flavor. Instant espresso powder can also be used.
Oil - You can use any mild flavored oil such as refined coconut oil or canola oil. If you prefer you can use room temperature butter in place of the oil. Salted butter or unsalted butter are both fine.
Eggs - This recipe uses large eggs as the binder.
Baking Soda - Always check that your baking soda is fresh and not expired.
Chocolate-Covered Espresso Beans - Chocolate-covered espresso beans are a great addition to these coffee cookies. But if you prefer you can make the cookies without them! They are delicious either way. I love the extra hint of chocolate and burst of coffee flavor when they are added.
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How to Make Coffee Cookies
Step One: First, stir together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Step Two: Next, add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture in the medium bowl. It doesn't matter what order they are added.
Step Three: Then mix the ingredients with a wooden spoon until the batter comes together. If you prefer you can mix with a hand mixer or in a stand mixer.
Step Four: Next, add in the espresso beans, if using. If you decide to use another type of mix-in now is the time to add it!
Step Five: Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350. Using a small cookie scoop portion out 24 balls of cookie dough. Make sure they are about 2-3 inches apart. You will have about 12 cookies on each baking tray. The coffee cookies spread quite a bit while baking.
Step Six: Finally, bake the coffee cookies in the oven at 350 for about 12 minutes. The edges will turn golden brown. Cool the baked cookies completely on a wire cooling rack. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for 3-4 months.
Top Tip
These are thin, chewy, and have crispy edges. If you want thicker cookies chill the balls of dough for 20 minutes before baking.
Variations
Chocolate Chips - Add some semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or even white chocolate chips in place of or in addition to the espresso beans.
Instant Espresso - For a stronger coffee flavor use instant espresso granules instead of instant coffee granules.
Spices - Cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin pie spice are excellent added to these cookies. You can make them taste like your favorite pumpkin spice latte. Half a teaspoon of your choice of spice should be perfect.
Caramel - Add some caramel bits to the coffee cookie batter before baking. I use caramel bits in my Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookies.
Frosting - Add a coffee buttercream in between two cookies for an amazing sandwich cookie.
Mocha - Swap out some of the flour for cocoa powder to make mocha cookies.
Edible Cookie Dough - For a unique edible cookie dough option just leave out the egg and enjoy balls of this sweet dough.
Try these 5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies as your next sweet treat!
Common Questions
Do coffee cookies have caffeine?
The depends. It is easy to use a decaf instant coffee powder but you might have a hard time finding decaf chocolate espresso beans. You can just use the decaf coffee granules and omit the beans to make sure this treat is suitable for a nighttime treat.
What is the best cookie with coffee?
That is up to you! Some people might like to dip a crunchy cookie like biscotti in their coffee. Others just like to sip a cup of coffee while enjoying a sweet bite.
What is the difference between instant coffee and instant espresso?
Not much. Instant coffee has a milder flavor the way brewed coffee is milder than brewed espresso. Both can be reconstituted into a beverage with hot water.
We generally only drink coffee brewed from ground coffee in our house and use instant coffee in baking and other recipes.
📖 Recipe
Coffee Bean Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup flour
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon instant coffee
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup chocolate covered espresso beans optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl stir together the flour, sugars, instant coffee, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and oil. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the chocolate-covered espresso beans, if using.
- Scoop 24 cookies, three inches apart.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes, until golden brown around the edges. Let cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition
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Originally Published October 23, 2022. Revised and Republished February 5, 2025.
Shadi says
I was looking for a recipe like this, thank you for sharing! I can't wait to try it soon!
Phoebe says
I am so excited to try these! There’s nothing better than coffee, let alone coffee cookies!