Irish Coffee Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 225g
• Baking soda: 1 tsp
• Salt: 1/2 tsp
• Ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp
• Ground ginger: 1/4 tsp
• Ground cloves: 1/8 tsp
• Unsalted butter, softened: 113g
• Granulated sugar: 180g
• Light brown sugar: 115g
• Egg: 1 large
• Irish cream liqueur: 1/4 cup
• Strong brewed coffee: 1/4 cup
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

10-12 minutes per batch

Difficulty Level:

3 (moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg.
4. Stir in Irish cream liqueur and coffee. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips.
6. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
8. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 220 per cookie
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Soft and chewy texture
• Rich coffee flavor with a hint of Irish cream
• Chocolatey goodness

User Comments:

• "These cookies are absolutely incredible! The coffee and Irish cream flavors blend together perfectly."
• "I love how these are not overly sweet, but still have a decadent flavor."
• "I made these for my friends and they were a huge hit! They couldn't stop raving about them."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a strong brewed coffee for the best flavor.
• Do not overbake the cookies, as they will become dry and crumbly.
• Let the cookies cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.