Salted Bourbon Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

March 11, 2014

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Salted Bourbon Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

Author Notes: Like most things in life, classic chocolate chip cookies get better when you add Bourbon. The sweetness of the chocolate chips is paired with a sprinkle of sea salt and the warm complexity of Bourbon to create a perfect combination of complimentary flavors.

Inspired by Savory Sweet Life's chocolate chip cookie recipe, found here: http://savorysweetlife... —Jes Siart

Makes: 36 - 48 cookies

1 cup salted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups brown sugar, packed
2 eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 tablespoons Bourbon
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt, plus additional 1 tsp for sprinkling
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips

Set oven to 360 degrees
Beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar for 3 to 5 minutes, or until fluffy
Add eggs, vanilla, and Bourbon and beat for 2 minutes
Combine baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour in a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine
Slowly add the dry mixture 1/4 cup at a time, making sure each addition is fully incorporated before adding the next
Add chocolate chips and mix until the chips are well incorporated
Line baking sheet with parchment paper and drop 2 tbsp. scoops of cookie dough on the sheet
Lightly sprinkle each scoop with a pinch of coarse sea salt
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges begin to brown
Remove from oven and allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheet for two minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool