Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.

Step 2

Cream together butter and sugars with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add egg, vanilla, espresso powder, and coffee (or milk). Mix on low until well combined.

Step 3

Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low until dry ingredients are completely incorporated. Stir in chocolate chips on lowest speed until just mixed in.

Step 4

Use a medium cookie scoop or a 1 tbsp. measuring spoon to dish cookie dough onto baking sheets, spacing cookies 2" apart.Bake cookies in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until edges are browned and centers are set. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.