Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
- Add eggs, Irish cream liqueur, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold chocolate chips and nuts, if using, into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoon portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers appear just set.
- Cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- You can substitute the Irish cream liqueur with a non-alcoholic version for a kid-friendly option.
- For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a dash of espresso powder to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian