Description
Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies bring rich Irish whiskey flavor to classic chocolate chip cookies. Creamy Baileys infuses each bite with smooth liqueur notes, creating an indulgent treat perfect for adult dessert lovers seeking a spirited twist on a beloved classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- 1 cup dark brown sugar (firmly packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients and Spices:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and espresso powder in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient base.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter with dark brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, periodically scraping down the bowl’s sides to ensure even blending.
- Pour in vanilla extract and Baileys Irish Cream, blending thoroughly to create a smooth, fragrant liquid mixture.
- Add eggs individually, mixing completely after each addition to maintain a consistent texture and prevent ingredient separation.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent dense cookie texture.
- Distribute chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough, ensuring a balanced distribution of sweet morsels.
- Seal the cookie dough in a container and refrigerate for 2 hours to 3 days, allowing flavors to meld and develop depth.
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper for non-stick baking.
- Scoop approximately of dough per cookie, forming round balls and positioning them with sufficient spacing on the baking sheet.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges while maintaining a soft center for optimal chewiness.
- Rest cookies on baking sheets for 15 minutes, then transfer to wire cooling racks to complete the cooling process and achieve the perfect texture.
Notes
- Chill dough for maximum flavor development and easier handling, giving cookies a rich, developed taste.
- Experiment with different chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or white chocolate to personalize the cookie experience.
- Make ahead and store dough in refrigerator up to 3 days, perfect for spontaneous baking moments or planned treats.
- Enhance cookie texture by avoiding overmixing, which keeps the cookies tender and prevents tough, dense results.
- Brown sugar and Baileys Irish Cream collaborate to create deep, complex flavor profiles that elevate traditional chocolate chip cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 96 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3.6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg