Irish Cream Chocolate Chip (Printable)

Soft, chewy cookies infused with Irish cream and studded with rich chocolate chips.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and 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 until light and creamy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs, Irish cream liqueur, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined without overmixing.
06 - Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using, until evenly distributed throughout dough.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons 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 - Cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and just 15 minutes of prep time
  • Infused with Irish cream liqueur for a rich, sophisticated flavor twist
  • Soft and chewy texture with perfectly golden edges
  • Festive and fun for St. Patrick's Day parties or any special occasion
  • Freezer-friendly for make-ahead convenience
  • Customizable with nuts, different chocolate varieties, or festive decorations
02 -
  • Use room-temperature eggs and butter for better incorporation and a smoother dough
  • Toast your nuts before adding them for enhanced flavor and extra crunch
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it seems too soft or sticky to handle
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform-sized cookies that bake evenly
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days
  • These cookies freeze beautifully—freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months or freeze dough balls and bake from frozen, adding 1-2 extra minutes to the baking time
  • For extra Irish cream flavor, brush warm cookies with a little additional liqueur immediately after baking
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