Espresso Martini Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cup (270 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (20 grams) unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder (such as Hershey’s Special Dark)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup (226 grams or 2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cup (320 grams) light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
• 1/2 cup (85 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup (90 grams) dark chocolate espresso bites or chocolate-covered espresso beans (if using beans, roughly chop them into small pieces), plus more for garnish if desired
• Smoked flaky sea salt, for garnish
• Melted white chocolate, for garnish (optional)