Espresso Black Pepper Double Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
- 7 tbsp vegan butter (such as Earth Balance) + 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 flax egg: (1 tbsp ground flax mixed with 3 tbsp water)
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix flax egg and water in a small bowl to form the ‘flax egg’. Set aside to thicken for approx. 1-2 minutes.
- Using an electric mixer or stand mixer beat vegan butter until fluffy.
- Add brown sugar and beat 1-2 minutes until creamy, then beat in the flax egg.
- Beat in the remaining ingredients and fold in the chocolate chips.
- Shape dough into balls and place on the baking sheet. Bake for approx. 12 minutes.
- Transfer to cooling rack and cool for at least 10 minutes.