Mocha Chip Cookie Bars 🍪☕🍫
Calling all coffee and chocolate lovers—these Mocha Chip Cookie Bars are the perfect treat to satisfy both cravings in one bite! With a soft, cake-like cookie base, a burst of coffee flavor, and a creamy chocolate ganache glaze, this dessert is sure to impress.
Why You’ll Love These Bars
☕ Coffee Kick – Instant coffee (or espresso powder) adds a rich flavor.
🍫 Chocolate Lovers Dream – Chocolate chips inside, topped with a silky ganache glaze.
🍪 Cake-Like Texture – The addition of cornstarch makes the cookies soft and light.
🍰 Simple Prep – A quick and easy recipe that bakes up in 20 minutes!
Ingredients
🍪 For the Cookie Base:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp instant coffee granules (or espresso powder)
- 2 cups chocolate chips
🍫 For the Ganache Glaze:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
How to Make It
🥄 1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch. Set aside.
🍪 2️⃣ Cream the Butter & Sugar
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on high speed for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and instant coffee (or espresso powder). Mix until well combined.
🍫 3️⃣ Combine the Dry & Wet Ingredients
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips.
🍪 4️⃣ Bake the Cookie Base
- Spread the cookie dough evenly into an ungreased 9×13-inch pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let the cookie base cool completely.
🍫 5️⃣ Make the Ganache Glaze
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat just until it’s about to boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips and let it sit for a minute. Stir until smooth and glossy.
🍪 6️⃣ Top & Chill
- Pour the ganache over the cooled cookie base and spread evenly.
- Chill for 30 minutes, or until the ganache is set.
Serving & Storing
🍽️ Serve
- Slice into 16 bars and enjoy! These bars are perfect for coffee lovers and chocolate fanatics.
🍪 Store
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Pro Tip
For an extra touch, you can drizzle some melted chocolate over the ganache or add a sprinkle of instant coffee granules on top before chilling.
These Mocha Chip Cookie Bars are the perfect combo of flavors for coffee lovers with a sweet tooth. Grab your ingredients and get baking—these bars are guaranteed to be a hit!