Making Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies is a fun and simple process. Follow these steps to create your batch:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and espresso powder. Mix until well combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix Dry with Wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
8. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
9. Cool on Baking Sheet: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

By following these steps, you’ll create deliciously soft Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies that are sure to be a hit!