Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies – Experience the indulgence of Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies, a treat that brings together the liqueur and classic cookie goodness. Ideal, for those with a sweet tooth this recipe incorporates ingredients like Baileys Irish Cream and semi-sweet chocolate chips to create an irresistible sensation.
On a chilly evening perfect for exploration I decided to bake these cookies. The sweet aroma of baked treats filled the air igniting a sense of excitement within me. When they were finally ready my husband’s eyes lit up at the bite. My child couldn’t resist asking for more. This recipe soon became a family favorite creating heartwarming memories with every batch.
What makes this Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies truly special?
What makes these Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies truly special is their combination of flavors and textures. The infusion of Baileys Irish Cream imparts each cookie with its creamy taste taking it to new heights beyond ordinary cookies. They strike the balance between crispness and gooeyness ensuring each bite is a delight. Whether you prefer chilling the dough for a texture or baking it away for thinner cookies this recipe allows you to customize it according to your personal taste preferences—making it an incredibly versatile choice, for all cookie enthusiasts.
What You Need To Make This Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe?
All Purpose Flour: It forms the base of our cookies providing structure and softness. It’s, like the starting canvas for our masterpiece.
Salt: A pinch of salt quietly enhances all the flavors bringing out the sweetness and creamy notes of Baileys.
Baking Soda: Our little superstar ensures our cookies rise enough. Spread perfectly creating that irresistible texture.
Ground Cinnamon: This is where the magic begins. A hint of cinnamon adds an aromatic depth beautifully complementing the chocolate and Baileys.
Espresso Powder: The hero. Espresso not only adds flavor but also intensifies the richness of chocolate.
Room Temperature Unsalted Butter: The butter, especially when creamed to perfection gives our cookies a crumb and a rich taste.
Dark Brown & Granulated Sugar: This sweet duo is about balance. The molasses in sugar brings moisture and a deep caramel-like sweetness while granulated sugar adds crispness to the edges.
Vanilla Extract: A timeless ingredient, in cookie baking vanilla adds a layer of notes that beautifully complements the complexity of other flavors.
Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur: Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur is the star of these cookies adding a creamy texture, along with an Irish Cream flavor that sets them apart from any other chocolate chip cookie you’ve ever tasted.
Eggs: We’ll need eggs at room temperature to bring all the ingredients together creating a chewy texture and enhancing the richness of the cookies.
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: To ensure every bite is filled with melty chocolatey goodness we generously incorporate sweet chocolate chips. This creates a contrast, with the Baileys Irish Cream making each cookie irresistible.
Steps To Make Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies:
Step 1: Start by combining flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and a touch of powder, in a bowl. Set this mixture aside as you work your cookie-making magic.
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Step 2: In another bowl cream together the butter and sugars until they become wonderfully light and fluffy. This process usually takes 2 minutes. Believe me when I say it’s worth every second.
Step 3: Add in the vanilla extract and Bailey’s for that flavor that sets these cookies apart. It’s the ingredient that makes them truly amazing.
Step 4: Next, add the eggs one at a time making sure to mix after each addition. Then gently fold in the flour mixture and chocolate chips. The goal is to achieve a combined dough that still retains a texture from the flour.
Step 5: At this point, you can choose to chill the dough for thicker cookies or proceed with baking for slightly thinner but equally delightful treats.
Step 6: When you’re ready to bake preheat your oven to 375 degrees (F). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 7: Shape the dough into balls of 3 tablespoons each and place them onto the prepared baking sheets.
Step 8: Bake each batch for around 10 to 12 minutes until they turn golden around the edges while remaining soft, in the center.
Step 9: Allow the cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring them onto a wire rack. Then indulge yourself in every bite!
Tip:
One of the tips, for creating these Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies is to refrigerate the dough before baking. While it might be tempting to start baking the cookies chilling the dough for at least 2 hours or even overnight can greatly enhance both the taste and texture of the cookies.
Refrigerating allows all the ingredients, the flour to fully absorb and infuse with the flavors of Bailey’s, vanilla, and sugars. This leads to a flavor profile and also helps control how much the cookies spread during baking resulting in a thicker and chewier cookie with perfectly defined edges. If you’re short on time even a quick chill can still make a difference. However, for best results, chilling time is highly recommended. This simple step takes these cookies from good to gourmet level. Guarantees their popularity every time.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use a different type of chocolate?
Sure you can try using a kind of chocolate if you’d like. You can experiment with milk or dark chocolate chips. Even use chunks, for a varied texture.
How long can I store these cookies?
If you store these cookies in an airtight container they should stay fresh for a week. Although I have to warn you they’re so delicious that it’s hard to resist eating them all before then!
Can I freeze the dough?
Absolutely! You can freeze the dough, in portions. Bake it whenever you have a craving. Just remember to add a couple of minutes to the baking time.
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Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 and 1/2 c all-purpose flour 315 g
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 and 1/2 tsp espresso powder
- 1 c unsalted butter at room temperature (227 g)
- 1 c dark brown sugar packed (213 g)
- 1/2 c granulated sugar 99 g
- 1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips 340 g
Instructions
- Let's start by preparing the ingredients. In a bowl whisk together 2 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of powder.
- Next, we'll work on the butter and sugars. In a bowl beat together 1 cup of butter with 1 cup of packed dark brown sugar and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Now it's time to add in the liquids. Mix in 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons of Baileys Irish Cream.
- We need to incorporate the eggs. Beat in two eggs, one, at a time.
- To bring everything together gently fold the flour mixture into the ingredients until they are just combined. Stir in an amount of sweet chocolate chips (about 12 ounces).
- If you prefer thicker cookies you have the option to chill the dough for at least two hours or up to three days.
- When you're ready to bake preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape your cookies by rolling the dough into balls (three tablespoons each) and place them on your prepared baking sheets while leaving some space, between each cookie for spreading.
- Bake the cookies in an oven for around 10 to 12 minutes. Until the edges turn a beautiful golden color while keeping the center soft.
- Once baked let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to completely cool down.
- Now, enjoy your made Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies!
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