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