Devilishly decadent and dark. Smooth and seductive. Intense and indulgent.
The terms we use to describe chocolate make it seem a little, well, sinful. But in moderation, research shows chocolate is actually healthy to eat. Like green tea, it contains flavonoids, which may play a role in preventing illness. And any true chocoholic understands the psychological benefits of indulging in a bite of chocolate now and then.
What better time to celebrate this soul-satisfying ingredient than in February with 14 Days of Chocolate? Rather than settling for a box of commercially prepared chocolates, spend just a few minutes in the kitchen and show someone how much you care about them. And be sure to show off your creations to help others find their chocolate inspiration!
First up is our Dark Chocolate Cookies with Espresso Powder, a sophisticated fix for your chocolate cravings. Rich, dark chocolate is infused with a deep coffee flavor, creating a cookie meant for grown-up hands (and tummies) only. I made mine a little smaller than the original recipe calls for (I like petite cookies so I can eat more of them!) and knocked a few minutes off the cooking time to preserve the chewy texture.
No matter who you share these cookies with, be sure to offer them a glass of milk to help them savor their few minutes in chocolate bliss.
See the rest of our "14 Days of Chocolate."
Total: 35 minutes, plus cooling
Get the Recipe: Dark Chocolate Cookies with Espresso Powder
Tags: 14 Days of Chocolate, chocolate
Yum, these look absolutely amazing!
Posted by: sara | February 3rd, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Found this blog through Tastespotting.
These cookies look fantastic. I am sure I could easily convert them to gluten free. We're on the same wavelength as I just posted on a dark chocolate treat. Isn't that what Valentine's Day is about? Obviously you agree with a 14 days of chocolate mission! 
Shirley
Posted by: gfe--gluten free easily | February 3rd, 2009 at 4:31 pm
These cookies look so tasty. Coffee and chocolate meld beautifully. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Hayley | February 3rd, 2009 at 9:08 pm
This recipe has been sitting in my "Cookies to Try" stack for months. I finally got around to making a half batch yesterday. As a chocolate and coffee lover, they instantly became a new favorite!
Posted by: Martha | June 2nd, 2009 at 2:26 pm