• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Fueling a Southern Soul

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Appetizers
  • Breakfast
  • Desserts
  • Dinner
  • Drinks
  • About Me
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Dinner
    • Drinks
    • About Me
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    • pitcher of sweet tea with 2 glasses in the background
      Large Batch Southern Sweet Tea
    • a twice baked potato on a plate with a fork taking a bite out of it.
      Twice-Baked Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon
    • smoked salmon deviled eggs on a platter with green glasses in the background.
      Fancy Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Dill
    • sausage gravy spooned over butter ilk biscuits with a fork eating some.
      Southern Sausage Gravy for Biscuits with Heavy Cream
    • a sweet biscuit on a plate topped with butter and drizzled with honey.
      Cast Iron Skillet Sweet Buttermilk Biscuits (tender!)
    • deviled eggs with bacon jam on top n a small platter.
      Sweet and Savory Deviled Eggs with Bacon Jam
    • Kentucky hot brown dip in a cast iron skillet
      Cast Iron Skillet Kentucky Hot Brown Dip
    • kentucky oak lily cocktail with blackberry and lemon peel garnish.
      Large Batch Kentucky Oaks Lily with Vodka
    • hot brown casserole in a baking dish
      Oven-Baked Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole with Mornay Sauce
    • a pitcher of mint juleps
      Large Batch Classic Kentucky Mint Julep with Bourbon
    • deviled eggs on a plate with BBQ sauce on top
      Deviled Eggs with Bourbon BBQ Sauce Drizzle
    • bacon jam in a bowl with crackers around it and a spoon inside.
      Bacon-Bourbon Jam for Burgers, Biscuits, and More
    Home » Desserts » Cookies

    Published Feb 1, 2021 (Updated Mar 6, 2025) by Heather Bilyeu

    Dark Chocolate Espresso Cookies

    4.5 from 2 reviews
    5 Comments
    This post may contain affiliate links
    Jump to Recipe

    Dark chocolate espresso cookies are dangerously good. Filled with rich chocolate and coffee flavors - these will make the perfect dessert for a romantic date night or any special occasion!

    Dark chocolate espresso cookies are perfect any time of year but are especially decadent around Valentine's Day. Because what love day celebration is complete without chocolate? If you're my husband - none!

    I'm coming at you today with a seriously chocolatey cookie that is for the ultimate chocolate lover. Dark chocolate espresso cookies are rich in flavor and loaded with 3 different sources of chocolate. If you have a special someone in your life who can't go a day without chocolate - this is the dessert for you to make them!

    Dark Chocolate Espresso Cookies on a cooling rack
    ingredients needed for Dark Chocolate Espresso Cookies in clear bowls on a white table

    How to Make

    1. Start by creaming together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Then add in your eggs and mix until just incorporated.
    2. Next, add in the vanilla and some strong coffee. I usually just what is leftover from coffee that morning and that works just fine. Mix until combined.
    3. In another bowl sift together all the dry ingredients. Add to the wet and mix until everything comes together.
    4. Next, we move onto the chocolate. I used a Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolate bar - you can use any chocolate bar with any amount of dark chocolate that you like. Give the bar a rough chop and mix it into the batter. I love using a bar of chocolate instead of chips because it just melts into puddles of chocolate - large and small in every bite.
    5. Scoop the dough with a cookie scoop (this one is my fav) and place it on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Place in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes but up to 24 hours if you want to make it ahead of time.
    6. Place in the oven and bake away!
    butter and sugar mixed in a mixing bowl
    butter, sugar, and eggs mixed in a mixing bowl
    dark chocolate espresso cookies dough in a mixer

    If that chocolate just isn't enough for you - you can add in another ½ cup of chocolate chips. I added white chocolate chips in a batch because I am a white chocolate FAN, and loved the contrasting flavors. But you can go milk, semi-sweet, dark, or just leave it at the chopped bar. Totally up to you.

    single dark chocolate cookie on a white plate with a spoon of espresso powder next to it

    Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

    How to Freeze Cookies

    Once the cookies are cooled completely. Place in a freezer-safe zip-top bag or container.

    Place in the freezer for 3 months (or a year if vacuum-sealed). Remove from freezer and place on a platter and allow to come to room temp when ready to enjoy. Chocolate dipped cookies can be stored the same way. 

    Dark chocolate espresso cookies are not for the faint of heart. Take that special someone's breath away with a thoughtful dessert for Valentine's night. Everyone loves cookies and everyone loves the thought of a homemade dessert just for them. Tag me on Instagram at @fuelingasouthernsoul so I can see all your creations!

    Print

    Recipe

    clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
    Dark chocolate espresso cookies on white table and cooling rack

    Dark Chocolate Espresso Cookies


    5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

    4.5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Heather Bilyeu
    • Total Time: 26 minutes
    • Yield: 30
    Print Recipe
    Save Recipe Recipe Saved

    Description

    Dark chocolate espresso cookies are dangerously good. Filled with rich chocolate and coffee flavors - these will make the perfect dessert for a romantic Valentine's night!


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • ½ Cup Butter - softened
    • ¼ Cup Sugar
    • ¾ Cup Brown Sugar
    • 2 Eggs 
    • 1 ¼ Cup Flour
    • ½ Cup Cocoa Powder
    • 1 Tablespoon Of Espresso Powder 
    • ½ Teaspoon Salt
    • 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
    • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
    • 2 Tablespoons Strong Coffee
    • 1 - 3.5 Ounce Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Bar - roughly chopped
    • ½ Cup Dark Chocolate Chips 


    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. In a stand mixer add your butter and beat until smooth. Add in the sugars and mix until creamy and fluffy - 3-5 minutes.
    3. Add in eggs and mix until well combined.
    4. Add in coffee and vanilla and mix well.
    5. Add in flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, salt, soda. Scrape down sides of bowl and mix.
    6. Add in the chopped chocolate bar and chips and mix until everything is incorporated. The dough will be sticky.
    7. Scoop with a cookie scoop onto a lined baking sheet and place in the fridge for 30-60 minutes.
    8. Once chilled, place in the oven for 11-12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
    9. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • If you do not like dark chocolate, you can add whichever chocolate bar you like.
    • For the ½ cup chips added in - you can add dark chocolate, semi-sweet, milk, white, or even peanut butter chips. Whatever you like. Or you can leave it out altogether and just enjoy the chopped chocolate bar. It is a versatile recipe for the add-ins!
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 11 minutes
    • Category: Cookies
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 scoop
    • Calories: 60
    • Sugar: 2.6 g
    • Sodium: 51.6 mg
    • Fat: 3.7 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 5.4 g
    • Fiber: 1.4 g
    • Protein: 2.5 g
    • Cholesterol: 9.7 mg

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @fuelingasouthernsoul on Instagram and hashtag it #fuelingasouthernsoul

    Please rate and review below!

    Recipe Card powered byTasty Recipes
    Some of the link above are affiliate links. Heather Bilyeu is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
    « Sous Vide Bacon and Cheddar Egg Bites
    Easy Garlic Knots {No Yeast} »

    Filed Under: Cookies, Recipe Video, SuperBowl/Tailgate, Valentine's Tagged With: Chocolate

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Comment & Rate this Recipe Cancel reply

      Thank you so much for making this recipe and taking time out of your day to leave a star rating and comment review. I do not take it for granted and I appreciate you being here and sharing your thoughts on the recipe with me!

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

    1. Kayla Fallen says

      December 03, 2019 at 1:08 am

      My dough came out runny. Will it thicken up once it chills?

      Reply
      • Heather says

        December 03, 2019 at 1:49 pm

        Oh no! Hmmm. It is more of a stickier and wetter dough - was it like that or actually runny? But yes chilling the dough will definitely help and is needed. Let me know if they turned out.

        Reply
    2. Jessie says

      March 02, 2021 at 3:12 pm

      Have you ever added mini marshmallows and graham crackers to turn this into a s'more cookie?
      Thanks & have a great day!

      Reply
      • Heather says

        March 04, 2021 at 8:10 pm

        No I haven't but that sounds AMAZING!! Looks like I will be trying that this weekend.

        Reply
    3. Mary says

      January 09, 2022 at 7:44 pm

      The flavor is good but my turned out more cake like and chewy.

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Heather! Grab a glass of wine, a blanket, and a cozy seat on your back porch. I am so glad you are here! Born and raised in Kentucky and with proper southern roots, my love for entertaining and hospitality runs deep within my soul. There is nothing that I love more than having people around my table and loving them through food and drink!

    More about me →

    Popular Recipes

    • stacked Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls with a bowl of pb balls and 2 glasses of milk
      Chewy Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls (no chocolate)
    • 3 ingredient pizza dough on a baking tray with flour and a rolling pin next to it.
      3 Ingredient Pizza Dough
    • protein french toast on a plate with strawberries and blueberries
      Cinnamon-Spiced French Toast with Whole Grain Bread 
    • a big bowl of mashed potatoes scooping out with a wooden spoon.
      Southern-Style Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream

    Spring Trending Recipes

    • Lemon and Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake on a cooling rack with plates and blueberries in the b background.
      Tender Lemon and Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake
    • whipped feta dip with honey and pistachios on a purple table with lemons, crackers, cucumbers, and flowers next to the bowl.
      Dreamy Whipped Feta Dip with Honey and Pistachios
    • Caramelized Onion and Spinach Quiche

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Web Stories
    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Services
    • Media Kit

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 Fueling a Southern Soul