These Irish Cream White Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, cake-like, and totally indulgent! If you love chocolate chip cookies, you don’t want to miss this incredible white chocolate chip cookie recipe with just the right amount of boozy goodness. It’s unique without veering too far from the classic chocolate chip cookie we all know and love.Â
Cookies are one of my favorite desserts (well… next to homemade curd and ice cream– you should check out my lemon sage curd as well as my cookies and mascarpone ice cream). I digress.
I’m also a big fan of boozy dessert recipes, so these Irish cream white chocolate chip cookies are basically a win all around. They’re a great St. Patrick’s Day dessert recipe, but they’re also a fun choice for Christmas cookie exchanges… or when you just want some cookies.
I used Baileys Irish Cream for this recipe, but any brand will work.
Why are my chocolate chip cookies flat?
If your cookies spread out too much in the oven, the most likely culprit is your butter temperature or ingredient measurements.
You want the butter to be chilled when it goes into the oven. Room temperature butter will melt faster, causing the cookies to spread too much before the other ingredients have had a chance to set (such as the eggs).
For best results, cookie ingredients should always be measured by weight (ounces or grams) and not volume (cups). A cup of flour can have varying weights, which will create thicker or thinner cookies. Kitchen scales aren’t very expensive.
Looking for more Baileys recipes?
Be sure to check out my Baileys Ice Cream and Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur! (Please Note: I have not tested this cookie recipe with home homemade Irish cream, though I don’t see why it wouldn’t work!)
Irish Cream White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 6 ounces granulated sugar (1 scant cup)
- 6 ounces packed light brown sugar (approximately 1 cup)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Irish cream liquor, such as Baileys
- 16 ounces all-purpose flour (approximately 3 1/4 cups)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 ounces white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together.
- In a mixing bowl with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars on high speed. Add the eggs on low speed, followed by the Irish cream. Then slowly add the flour mixture. Add the white chocolate chips.
- Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, portion the dough onto a parchment-lined sheet pan. Space the cookies at least 1 1/2 inches apart (you may need to cook them in batches).
- Chill for 15 minutes or longer, then bake for 13-15 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 7 days (they'll be best within the first 3-4 days).
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
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Elizabeth - SugarHero! says
I love this post. I shudder to think what songs from childhood/adolescence might make the list. I’m afraid Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road” played a big part in my 5th grade life. Dra-ma!
Oh, and the cookies? Those look great. :)
Jennifer Farley says
New Kids on the Block were a big part of my youth and they’e not on the list. It only counts if we still like it! :)
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
OOooo these look good! Liquor and white chocolate in baking automatically equals a tasty cookie, right?? ;)
Valerie says
Love your taste in music (and cookies!). These look wonderful. :D
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
One of the most innovative cookie recipes out there — love the touch of irish cream :)
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance\ says
I am drooling just thinking about these cookies!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Is it wrong that I don’t know any of these songs? This is what happens when you are raised in a very sheltered, Korean household!
These cookies on the other hand are amazing. Jason would be thrilled if I made these for him.
Jennifer Farley says
Nah, some of my tastes are a bit obscure. Give them a listen, you might find something you like!
Mackenzie {SusieFreakingHomemaker} says
I love when people don’t go easy on the booze in recipes! Props my dear! I will be trying these!! Oh and backstreet boys and the spice girls were the story of my life for YEARS!
Jennifer Farley says
I think I’m aging myself here but New Kids on the Block took up a big part of my adolescence :)
Kathryn says
This was such a fascinating post to read – I love seeing how your life unfolded in songs and it’s really got me thinking about the soundtrack to my own life.
Jennifer Farley says
I’m kind of petrified to share part 2. It gets very personal and people can be very judgmental.
Gourmantine says
It’s funny how music can define periods in our lives and hearing it can feel like living them over again. I’m of a weird kind and if I like a song I can listen to it 10, 20 times in a row and never get tired. Really enjoyed your post!
Jennifer Farley says
I’m the same way! Thanks :) Part 2 should go live tomorrow!
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama says
Music is a huge part of my life, my all time favorite songs are all connected to some of the best but also the saddest moments I’ve had.
Oh I went through an Olivia Newton John Stage I was pretty young.. 12-13 maybe? I transitioned from that to Smashing Pumpkings, NIN, korn, and many other bands I’d rather not mention for fear of embarrassing myself haha. And how on earth did you graduation from COLLEGE in 2001? You look about 25….
I can’t wait to see what else you have for songs.
Jennifer Farley says
Ha! I actually get that a lot. I’ll be 35 in July. Good genes :D
Denise & Laura @ Bakingwithbite says
These look so yummy!! I wish I could be eating one right now!
Laura says
Pinned and stumbled–yummy. And it is cruel and unusual to give us a song not available anywhere on iTunes as far as I can tell! (85) ;)
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
I think your teenage self was friends with my teenage self. Seriously.
My friend Rachael did one of these posts the other day except she couldn’t decide so she basically put up 3 posts of her life in music. So much fun!!!!!!! I’m not sure I could ever narrow it down.
These cookies holy moly! I love them.
P.S. I also love the Decemberists.
Laura Dembowski says
You’re introducing me to all kinds of new music. I thought my musical playlist was pretty diverse, but I think I was wrong. These cookies look great too. Just the right golden brown color and I love white chocolate chips!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
BAILEYS in cookies?? I have never seen or heard of such a thing!! But I am loving it girl. Music is a huge part of my life as well – my fiance and I have a tradition of concert going and music means a lot to our relationship. :) I can’t wait to pick out our wedding song. :)
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
Thanks for bringing these back to my attention, Jen!!!! Pinned!