
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.com/2009/10/alices-chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe/
Makes: 36 - 48 cookies
Ingredients
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1
cup salted butter, softened
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1/4
cup granulated sugar
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1 3/4
cups brown sugar, packed
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2
eggs, room temperature
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1/2
teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 1/2
tablespoons Bourbon
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2 3/4
cups all-purpose flour
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3/4
teaspoon coarse sea salt, plus additional 1 tsp for sprinkling
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1
teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/2
teaspoons baking powder
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2 1/2
cups dark chocolate chips
In This Recipe
Directions
- 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
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