Coffee Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Efficiency expert Rachael Ray saves time without skimping on flavor. The box-mix batter gets mixed in a single bowl and dressed up with extra chocolate and nuts. Ground coffee beans make the cookies pleasantly crunchy too.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 2 Nonstick Cookie Sheets or baking sheets lined with parchment paper
- 1 Small Cookie Scoop or measuring spoons
- 1 Wire Rack
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
Main
- One package dry chocolate chip cookie mix 1 pound 1 1/2 ounces, found in the baking aisle
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chunks
- 4 ounces walnut pieces about 1 1/4 cups
- 7 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons coffee liqueur such as Kahlua
- 3 tablespoons instant espresso or instant coffee crystals
- 1 tablespoon ground coffee beans
- 1 large egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the racks in the center of the oven.
- In a mixing bowl, make a well in the center of the chocolate chip cookie mix. Add the chocolate chunks, walnuts, softened butter, Kahlua, instant espresso, ground coffee and egg. Mix well to combine all the ingredients into the cookie dough. Scoop with a small scoop or by heaping tablespoons and drop the dough 2 inches apart on ungreased, nonstick cookie sheets or sheets lined with parchment paper. Chill for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Bake the cookies in batches, until set and lightly browned but not crisp, 9 to 11 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave on the cookie sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool before serving.
Notes
This recipe expertly elevates a convenient box mix, creating a refined cookie with depth. Ensure your butter is truly softened for seamless incorporation into the dough. The chilling period, though brief, is crucial for preventing excessive spreading and ensuring a chewier texture. For an intensified coffee aroma and flavor, consider lightly toasting the walnuts before adding them. Be mindful not to overbake; these cookies should be soft in the center when removed from the oven, as they will continue to set on the hot baking sheet, yielding that perfect balance of crisp edge and tender interior.