Little bites of bliss to soothe an afternoon sweet tooth or gift to your mocha loving friend, Double Chocolate Chunk Mocha Cookies have a caffeine kick – to keep you going through the holidays! vegetarian friendly and easily dairy free| Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Rodelle Kitchen. All opinions are my own.
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Time for Cookies
With so many sweets around here lately you’d think I’d grown tired of baking. But I feel as though I’m just getting started! Are you with me? From sourdough bread to apple dumplings and now cookies, you can imagine how much I’ve shared with neighbors and friends!
And this is how I like it.
It’s cookie season anyway, so why not bake up your favorite and share homemade treasures with friends, family and those in the community that go the extra mile. After all, they give us reason to bake…
From the fussy to easiest to pull together, these little bite size pastries are what pastry dreams are made of. We each can have our own. And another, if we want.
Chocolate and Caffeine Powered
Double Chocolate Chunk Mocha Cookies are super tender and moist on the inside, with a slight crunch on the outside. They’re over the top rich. Since cocoa beans contain caffeine and the darker the chocolate, the higher the caffeine content,
these cookies should come with their own caffeine warning label.
Just sayin’.
If attempting to cut back on caffeine but still crave dark chocolate, instead of using regular espresso, try decaffeinated. Just make sure it’s the strongest you can get your hands on so the mocha flavor comes through.
A Few Mocha Cookies Recipe Notes
- I recommend a #50 cookie scoop to scoop small cookies. It’s effecient and keeps your hands clean, especially with this sticky dough. If scooping without a cookie scoop, scoop to just over 1 Tbs, toss the rough round shape in sugar before trying to roll a ball, otherwise the dough will stick to your hands. The sugar will help keep a barrier between you and the cookie dough.
- Dairy free? Yes please! Use a dairy free butter to whip these mocha cookies up. I like Earth Balance.
- Opt for high quality dark unsweetened cocoa, I use Rodelle, for its rich flavor and it’s organic!
- After chopping the dark bittersweet chocolate, run the chocolate chunks through a sifter to sift out the smaller pieces (flakes) of chocolate, leaving the larger pieces for the cookies. Use the smaller pieces for hot cocoa.
- I’ve only made this recipe with fresh brewed espresso, not espresso powder. Strong coffee may be used in place of espresso but the mocha flavor will be muted.
- Be sure to refrigerate the dough for at least one hour prior to scooping. This will help marry flavors, stiffen the dough to make it easier to scoop and allow the flour to fully hydrate. Resting in the fridge makes a difference, don’t skip it.
To help kick off cookie season I’ve partnered with Rodelle Kitchen to share their month long holiday cookie celebration By the Dozens where new recipes from Rodelle ambassadors will be added through the month of December – be sure to check back often for regular updates!
Happy Holidays Y’all!
MORE COOKIE RECIPES TO LOVE
- Healthy Oatmeal Cookies – vegetarian + gluten free
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Ginger Cookies – by Bojon Gourmet
- Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies – vegetarian + gluten free
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Butter Cookies – by Kitchen Confidante
- Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – gluten free
the recipe
Double Chocolate Chunk Mocha Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 C (140g) All Purpose Flour
- 4 Tbs (25g) Rodelle Organic Unsweetened Baking Cocoa Powder Dutch Processed
- 1 1/2 tsp Cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp Fine Sea Salt reduce to a pinch if using diary free butter
- 8 Tbs (4oz / 113g) Unsalted Butter room temperature, see note*** for dairy free option
- 1/4 C (55g) Cane Sugar + more for rolling the dough in
- 1/2 C (100g) Light Brown Sugar packed
- 3 Tbs Espresso or very strong brewed coffee, room temperature
- 1 tsp Rodelle Vanilla Extract
- 1 Large Egg + 1 Large Egg Yolk* room temperature
- 3/4 C + 2 Tbs (140g) Bittersweet Chocolate** 70%-80% Dark, coarsely chopped into small chunks
Instructions
- Into a medium bowl, sift in the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda and salt. Whisk together. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, cane sugar and brown sugar. Mix on medium speed for about 4 minutes or until throughly mixed but not light and fluffy. Scrape down bowl.
- Add egg and egg yolk, coffee and vanilla. Mix on medium speed for about 20 seconds, or until the yolks are incorporated and ingredients are distributed. The mixture will look broken (don't worry). Scrape bowl down.
- To the bowl, add the dry ingredients, all at once. Pulse in until there are no dry ingredients visible. About 20 seconds. Scrape bowl down. Pulse in the chocolate chunks, about 10 seconds or until even distributed. The dough will be very sticky. Place bowl in refrigerator and refrigerate for at least one hour. This allows time for the flavors to meld and the dough to hydrate.
- Line sheet pan(s) with silpat or parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350F (180C) and place oven baking rack in the center of the oven. In a small bowl, add enough cane sugar to fill the bottom to about 1" (2.5cm) - this will be used to roll individual cookie balls in.
- Use a #50 cookie scoop (or 1.25 Tbs ea) to scoop the cookies. Press the scoop hard against the bowl to pack in the dough. Drop the dough ball into the cane sugar, gently roll it around, to cover it completely in sugar, and place it on the prepared sheet pan spacing the cookies about 2" (5cm) apart. (If not using a cookie scoop, and because the dough is so sticky, scoop out about 1.25 Tbs in a rough ball. Toss it in the cane sugar and gently roll to round.) Bake for 9-10 minutes at 350F. They will be soft, but set and will look slightly underdone in the center when fully baked. Cool on the sheet pan for at least 5 minutes before carefully transferring the cookies to a cooling rack. Cool completely before storing in a lidded container at room temperature (see notes below for storage tip)****. Be sure the sheet pan is cool to the touch before adding a freshly scooped batch of cookies to bake. Repeat as needed to finish baking the cookies.
Notes
Nutrition is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. If this information is important to you, please have it verified independently.
Photography styling inspired by The Bojon Gourmet.
Hello!
I have a question: do you think it would be possible to use coconut oil instead of butter?
Hi Joana! Thank you for your note. I’ve not tried coconut oil in this recipe and although it could work, keep in mind that butter has water in it where coconut oil does not, so it’s not a 1:1 sub. If you like, you could give vegan butter a go. I hope this helps!
Thank you so much for your help!
In that case do you think it would be possible to use the coconut oil if I reduced the amount, I could use maybe 80-90 grams?
Sorry for all the questions! But this cookies look absolutely delicious and I would like to try the recipe but I cannot eat any dairy products. Of course I could try to use vegan butter as you say but apparently it’s not really healthy either because it’s hidrogenated.
Looks delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and coffee!
I’m not a coffee drinker but chocolate cookies are something I can definitely get down with for a caffeine fix, haha! These are simply beautiful and I’m sure they taste even better than they look. Why can’t I be your neighbor?!! ;)
I’d loooove to be neighbors, Sarah! Come back to the West! xo
Rodelle does make some great products. I love the flavor combination of chocolate and coffee, they compliment each other so well. Chocolate milk is a regular staple at just about every meal and I always add a splash of cold brew coffee to my glass for an added punch of flavor!
I couldn’t agree more Jeffrey! What a delicious way to have a bit of chocolate and cold brew! Sounds SO good! Thank you for your suggestion!
Oh my, cocoa, chocolate, and espresso? Yes please! These look amazing, can’t wait to make some!
Thank you Sue! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
I’m hoping to adapt this recipe into a vegan one–it sounds delicious! Any suggestions?
Hey Patsy! I’m actually working on one, but doubt it will make an appearance before the new year. It has a nut butter base… but I’m not quite happy with the texture yet.
Sounds great, Traci! I’m happy to wait for it. Good luck with that recipe development. Your effort is much appreciated!P
<3 Thank you, Patsy!
Holiday baking is my favorite thing!
I love it too Susan!
Will add this to recipes to try!!
THank you Chyana!
These look amazing! Definitely joining my holiday cookie lineup!
Hooray! I hope you enjoy them, Courtney!
Wow! This recipe looks soooo good! Would love to try it with those baking ingredients
Thank you Jessica!
You had me at Double Chocolate! And kept me at Mocha!! These cookies deserve center stage on any cookie tray! Love, love, love, my friend! xo
Thaaank you Annie! I think Santa would appreciate these!
Oh my, cookies are my weakness! I make a peanut butter chocolate fudge espresso brownie that my husband loves. I am going to have to try this cookie and maybe make another batch adding some peanut butter morsels.
Thank you for sharing!
Oh my goodness Bridget! That sounds amazing! And this with some peanut butter morsels… total mouthwater!
All the cookies are one of the best parts of the holidays!
Agreed Hannah! It’s hard to decide what to make!
These look awesome, Traci! I need a good cookie to make for my co-workers and I am making this! Love the chocolate and espresso flavor – delicious! Hope you had a great weekend.
Nothing like fresh baked cookies for friends and co-workers – a nice afternoon pick me up! I hope you enjoy them, Geraldine!
These cookies look delish!
Thank you Veronica!
That is one good looking cookie right there my dear. Love the double chocolate and coffee. Perfect combo. Love this season so so much, so much of yummy smells and the festive mood.
Happy baking my friend!!!
xo
Yummy smells and festive mood! I love it! And to you too, Ash! xo
delicious cookies! love the combination of coffee and chocolate! Always look forward to receiving your mails with new exciting recipes to try :D Marijke
Thank you so much Marijke and for subscribing! I hope you enjoy the recipe !
These look fantastic for over-the-top chocolate and mocha lovers such as myself. I can’t wait to try the recipe!
Thank you so much Sandi! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
These look delicious, Traci! I lol’ed at the caffeine warning – so they are equally good for breakfast, right?! I love Rodelle’s cocoa powder. Yay for cookie season!! xo
Hahaa!! Perfectly! I’m all in for Rodelle’s cocoa pow too… Hooray for cookie season Tessa!
Can’t WAIT to make these :)
I hope you enjoy them, Karlie!
cookie season is the greatest season of them all. The thing I really love about baking cookies is that you make one dough, it is usually really easy, and then you make a lot of cookies! Unlike hand pies where you have to make all the components and put each one together one at a time. Cookies are so unfussy, friendly and fun!
This recipe looks wonderful.
Thanks Traci!
It’s fabulous, Kelli! I couldn’t agree more… you get a lot of reward for your time!
I’ve mainly been making your savoury dishes but I’m looking forward to trying these this holiday season!
Happy Holidays!
Thank you Alexandra! So happy to hear this… I hope you enjoy a little caffeine boost! Happy Holidays to you too! :D
Oh my… two favorite flavors in one cookie. Definitely giving these a try with my late morning cappuccino.
Oh my, for dunking?! I love these flavors too Stephanie!
These look delicious, my girls and I are baking in a week and will definitely be making these.
Hooray Michelle! Sounds like so much fun!
YUM I wish these were vegan haha but I will show this to my mom because she might want to make them for a cookie exchange. She also loves your blog and would probably be willing to try!
Awhhh… thank you for your note, Daela and for sharing with you Mom. I am working on a vegan version too… but it may not make a showing for a while… testing can be slow. I’ve not forgotten about my vegan friends!
Love Vanilla! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Me too Cassandra! Thank you for entering the giveaway!
just what one needs to fuel an afternoon of work or shoveling. Thanks for the recipe.
Yasss! Fuel for the afternoon! Love it Jacquie!
You had me at double chocolate – these cookies are perfection!
I’m with ya Laura! xo
These look beautiful – such a deep color and sounds perfect for coffee!
Thank you so much Pooja! A lovely accompaniment indeed!
These look yummy! Would make a great gift for coffee loving DIL. I’ve not seen this brand of cocoa before. Where can I find it? Thanks for your great recipes!
Hey Colleen, why thank you! Here’s a link to search by zip code. I’ve purchased Rodelle at Costco and Safeway. It’s available too at Amazon! I hope your DIL enjoys these little treats!
These look Amazing! I might just have to add some super super dark “spiced” chocolate to this for the unsweetened bit. I’m feeling like a chewy Aztec Mocha! Maybe just a dusting of chili powder and powdered sugar on top w/extra mocha powder? Ok, that might cause some sneeze-coughs if I’m not careful. Maybe I’ll just have a creamy Aztec Mocha with these instead, and leave them perfect as is!
Hehe! Oh the possibilities, Sabell! I love the idea of powdered sugar on top with extra cocoa powder! And a sip of Aztec Mocha sounds divine – talk about caffeine overload! LOL
I just got a new oven after weeks of having to go without home baked goods. Would love some delicious ingredients to help break it in!
Just in time, too, Victoria! Hooray!
Yummy! Contains all of my favorites. No idea how making them gluten free will affect them, but I have high hopes. I mean even if not exactly like the gluten version I’m betting still pretty good given the magic pairing of two types of chocolate and espresso. I’m not familiar with this company, but will check them out given your recommendation and the comments of others. Thanks!
Oh Lisa… I wish I could help here, but the only idea I have is to try a 1 to 1 all purpose alternative. These are super moist too and because the structure of the AP flour here differs in GF flour, I’m not sure how they’d hold up. If you give them a try, please let us know how you do!
These cookies sound absolutely decadent Traci! I love coffee and chocolate together, so this is my kinda cookie!
I am so excited to get baking in the kitchen for all the cookie recipes I have in mind! I am stoked and excited :). I don’t know how I will find the time but I HAVE TO!
I love a good giveaway! ESP if it contains baking products!! WOO HOO!!
Woo Hoo!! I’m with ya Amisha… lots of ideas with time limitations. I can’t wait to see what you create!
With how expensive vanilla is lately, I’ve been experimenting with alternatives. I bet coffee liqueur would be nice in these.
Coffee liqueur sounds amazing!
Making these for my Christmas party!
Hooray! I hope y’all enjoy, Terri!
This Double Chocolate Chunk Mocha Cookie is copied and on my Christmas Cookie list. I’ve never tried Rodelle but will look for it online. I’m doing at lot online this year. Not sure if that’s good or bad!!! Lol!
Hooray – oh my! I hope y’all enjoy the cookies – maybe while you’re shopping online! :D
This is the perfect recipe for my book club! Running to the kitchen to make it today!
What fun… all the reason to bake, Jan! I hope y’all enjoy the cookies!
I can’t wait to try these. I work with a group of coffee and chocolate lovers and this will be a great gift!
Oh my, it’s a perfect fit! What fun! I hope you enjoy the recipe Jessica! :D
I’m always excited for all the Christmas cookie baking! Really, I love pie and all, but I’m SO ready for cookies! I adore Rodelle this time of year, especially since they have those big bags of cocoa (I go through it so fast) and I always know their ingredients are going to be top notch. Happy baking friend! xo
I’m with you, Abby! I’m feeling like I want to get fussy with some cookies this year… and do a bit of decorating, but simple cookies like these flip my switch too! :D No doubt the cocoa goes fast…. it’s SO good too in hot cocoa! :D Happy baking Abby! xo
The cookies look divine! Love the tip about coating them in the sugar first before rolling into a ball.
Thank you Karla! These cookies are so sticky… that sugar coating helps buffer the messy! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Can’t wait to try this recipe.
I hope you enjoy it Katherine!
Hi Tracy, I am eager to try this recipe as I always have success with your recipes!
Thanks for a great blog!
Thank you for such a kind note, Mary Ann! I appreciate hearing that so much. I hope you enjoy these little treats!
Espresso and chocolate in a cookie – I’m in!
Can’t wait to make these this weekend, thank you so much for the recipe.
Right? I’m with ya! Thank you Eri… I hope you enjoy the recipe!
These cookies look incredible 😍….. as does this giveaway :)
Thank you Chrissy!
My husband would love these cookies! I don’t bake very often, but I will be baking this weekend. We enjoy your recipes and your blog very much. Thank you so very much.
Thank you so much Sandra and for entering! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Look Great! Thanks for sharing! :)
Thaaank you Jana!
What a wonderful giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
Happy to offer, Ashley! Thank you for entering!
Ohhhhhhh… sounds so good! Bring ’em on!! :)
You got it Denimo! :D
I’m going to make these for my best friends birthday! She will love em!
Super sweet of you Amanda! I hope your BF enjoy’s them!
These look wonderful! I’m hoping that I will be able to substitute Splenda white and brown sugar without a loss of quality, as diabetics in the family can’t use real sugar.
Thank you for your note J. I wish I could tell you it would work. My concern is sugar plays multiple roles in baking and changing the type of sugar will change the outcome of the cookie. If you do give it a go, I’d love to hear how it works out.
These cookies look scrumptious! I’m not even going to expirament with them-gonna add directly to my Christmas cookie tray, unless I eat them all first!
Oh my goodness… I feel like I ate so many before handing most of these off to friends. You know, quality control! ; ) I hope you enjoy the recipe Claudia!
Nothing better than a double chocolate cookie, and add mocha flavoring and I’m all in Traci! I can’t wait to bake a batch. I love Rodelle products too. Their cocoa is the best and I love their vanilla beans for my shortbread cookies! Thanks for sharing and hope you have an awesome weekend! Happy Baking!
I’m make these for our Christmas cookie exchange party. I needed a new recipe. Thanks!
Hooray! Thank you Libby! I hope everyone enjoys them!
I’m SO with you Mary Ann! OMGee you said shortbread – I loooove shortbread! The Vanilla Beans are over the top! Have you tried their Vanilla Bean Paste? I hope you and Tom enjoy these little treats…
My son would love these cookies. And Rodelle stuff is great!
Couldn’t agree more Lisa! Thank you for entering and I hope you and your son enjoy the cookies!
These cookies look fantastic. Dark chocolate and espresso are a winning combo.
I love the combo too… warm and toasty! Thank you for entering the giveaway, Thomas!
Wow! These sound lovely! I can’t wait to try them!
Thank you Ginger! Have fun and I hope you enjoy the cookies!
These sound absolutely divine! Can’t wait to make them for our cookie exchange!
A cookie exchange? Oh my what fun! I hope you enjoy the recipe, Erika!
If you don’t like coffee can you substitute something for the coffee or cut back the amount? These do sound yummy!
Hi Leann! Thank you for your note! You could try a number of things if you’re not a coffee fan (please understand I’ve not tried these subs – but am simply offering suggestions)…You’ll need to replace the 3 Tbs with liquid. How about trying extra vanilla – a teaspoon + water. You could sub a liquor like Bailey’s. You could even play with the 3 Tablespoons of liquid and sub cinnamon water. I hope these ideas help, Leann.
I can’t wait to try these! I know they will be as delicious as the other recipes of yours I have tried.
Thank you for your note Karen! SO happy to hear… I hope you enjoy these rich little treats!
I have been searching for the perfect chocolate cookie. I will have to give these a try. I love your very detailed recipes.
Thank you Laura, for your note (I try to anticipate trouble spots and/or questions)! I hope you enjoy these little morsels!
Bring on the cookies! I just love this time of year and all the cookie baking. Honestly, I’ve never been that into pie, so Thanksgiving desserts are someone lost on me. I get all excited for the Christmas cookies instead! I love Rodelle’s cocoa powder and they new zip-bag packaging. Makes things way less messy! Have a wonderful weekend, Traci!
I’m with you, Liz! Although I’m a big pie fan, I say, bring on the cookies! I’m ready to get fussy with some festive sandwich cookies while I snack on these cookies (they’ll keep me going!). I love Rodelle’s cocoa powder too… SO rich! Sending my best to the East Coast! xo
These cookies sound amazingly decadent! Love the combination of coffee and chocolate, the perfect way to add depth to this delicious dessert!
OMGeee, SO rich, Luci! One is all I need! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Looks delicious! I’m extra glad you added all the notes, I have been known to skip the refrigerating step and I might finally have to get that cookie scoop :)
Hello Anu! And thank you. A cookie scoop is so versatile too.. not just for cookies! I use it to core apples, pears and scoop batter for fritters, dumplings (for soup). It’s just handy to have on hand. Don’t skip the refrigerator rest Anu!