Irish Cream Chocolate Chip (Print)

Chewy cookies infused with Irish cream liqueur and studded with semisweet chocolate chips.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

10 - 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
11 - 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for approximately 2 minutes until light and creamy.
04 - Add eggs, Irish cream liqueur, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until thoroughly combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if desired, distributing evenly throughout dough.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoon portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers appear just set.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Irish cream creates a subtle, sophisticated flavor that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.
  • They stay chewy for days if you can resist eating them all in one sitting.
  • Perfect for turning an ordinary baking session into something that feels festive without any fuss.
02 -
  • Pulling them out a minute or two before they look fully baked is the difference between chewy and dry—trust this more than your eyes.
  • The Irish cream flavor is subtle and develops more as the cookies cool, so taste one at room temperature rather than fresh from the oven.
03 -
  • If you want to add festive flair, sprinkle green sanding sugar on top of each dough portion right before sliding the baking sheet into the oven.
  • Brown butter instead of regular butter takes these from delicious to absolutely transcendent—let it cool before creaming if you're feeling adventurous.
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