Description
Soft and buttery halal Irish cream cookies made with a homemade alcohol-free Irish cream substitute, delivering rich chocolate-vanilla flavor with crisp edges and tender centers.
Ingredients
- For the alcohol-free Irish cream substitute:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the cookies:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup alcohol-free Irish cream substitute
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the alcohol-free Irish cream substitute by mixing heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate syrup, instant coffee, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in 1/4 cup of the prepared Irish cream substitute and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Irish cream substitute can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored refrigerated.
- Increase instant coffee slightly for a deeper mocha flavor.
- White chocolate chips or chopped nuts can be added for variation.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months or freeze dough portions and bake from frozen with 1–2 extra minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
