Bourbon-Infused Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Chip Cookies combine the rich flavors of browned bourbon butter with gooey dark chocolate chips, resulting in irresistibly soft and chewy cookies with a hint of warmth and depth. Perfectly browned butter enhances the taste, and chilling the dough ensures a delightful texture. A must-try for cookie lovers seeking a sophisticated twist on a classic treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 2 shots bourbon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
Dry Ingredients
- 2–1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 2 to 3 cups dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Brown the Butter and Add Bourbon: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt and brown two sticks of unsalted butter, stirring frequently until it turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma. Remove from heat promptly to avoid burning, then stir in two shots of bourbon. Allow this mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Mix the Dough: In a stand mixer, combine the cooled browned bourbon butter with brown sugar, white sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk. Beat until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients in small increments to prevent spillover. Once the flour is incorporated, mix in the baking soda and salt. Finally, fold in the dark chocolate chips thoroughly into the dough.
- Chill the Dough: Scoop large balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour to firm up, which helps produce better texture and flavor. Alternatively, you may freeze the dough at this stage for later use.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the chilled dough balls in the preheated oven for approximately 12 minutes, or until the cookies appear just baked. They may seem slightly undercooked in the center, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and let them cool completely to set their shape and texture before enjoying your delicious bourbon chocolate chip cookies.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial to allow the flavors to meld and achieve the perfect chewy texture.
- You can freeze the dough balls and bake them later for fresh cookies any time.
- Don’t worry if cookies look slightly underbaked when removed from the oven; they will continue to cook as they cool.
- Use good quality dark chocolate chips for the best flavor contrast with the bourbon butter.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
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