Winter Warmth Mocha Cookies (Print Version)

Rich, chewy mocha cookies blended with chocolate, coffee, and warming winter spices for a cozy treat.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 3/4 cup melted coconut oil
08 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
09 - 1/4 cup plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
10 - 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
11 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

12 - 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
13 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
03 - Whisk melted coconut oil and brown sugar until smooth in a separate bowl.
04 - Dissolve instant espresso powder in plant-based milk, then stir into the wet mixture along with vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly.
05 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just incorporated.
06 - Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts, if using.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like your favorite coffee shop drink reimagined as a cookie, warm and quietly indulgent.
  • The dough comes together in one bowl with no fuss, no chill time, and no weird substitutions that never quite work.
  • Every bite has that soft chew in the middle with a hint of spice that sneaks up on you in the best way.
02 -
  • Do not overbake these, they look underdone when you pull them out but they finish cooking on the pan.
  • If your dough feels too dry and crumbly, add another tablespoon of plant-based milk and stir gently.
  • Coconut oil can make the dough greasy if it is too hot, let it cool to barely warm before mixing.
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if your kitchen is warm, it keeps the cookies from spreading too thin.
  • Press a few extra chocolate chips into the tops of the dough balls right before baking, it makes them look bakery-perfect.
  • If you do not have instant espresso powder, use finely ground coffee but reduce the amount by half.

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