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Bailey's Irish Cream Cookies

Indulge in these soft, chewy cookies infused with the rich flavor of Irish cream, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Gives structure to the cookies.
  • 0.5 cups 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Adds rich chocolate flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon espresso powder Enhances the chocolate taste.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps cookies rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.75 cups 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature) Creates a soft texture.
  • 0.75 cups 3/4 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 0.5 cups 1/2 cup light brown sugar Adds moisture and depth.
  • 2 large 2 large eggs (room temperature) Binds ingredients together.
  • 0.25 cups 1/4 cup Bailey's Irish cream Infuses flavor.
Icing
  • 1 cup 1 cup confectioners' sugar (sifted) Sweetens the icing.
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons Bailey's Irish cream For the icing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on high speed until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and beat until well combined.
  5. Mix in Bailey's Irish cream until fully incorporated.
  6. With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  7. Scoop about a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball; place on the cookie sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are set and tops are soft.
  2. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Icing
  1. For the icing, whisk together confectioners' sugar and additional Bailey's Irish cream until you reach your desired consistency.
  2. Dip half of each cookie into the icing and immediately garnish with sprinkles.

Notes

To ensure perfect cookies, use room temperature ingredients, avoid over-mixing, and space cookie dough at least 2 inches apart.