Irish Breakfast Cookies Recipe

Name: Irish Breakfast Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces Guinness extra stout; 3 tablespoons barley malt; 2 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour; 1/3 unsweetened cocoa; 1 tablespoon espresso powder; 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt, baking powder, and baking soda; 1 cup butter (room temp.); 3/4 cup each of light brown sugar and granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 cups mixed dark and milk chocolate chunks/chips; 1 tablespoon whiskey or vanilla

Servings: persons

12 ounces Guinness extra stout
3 tablespoons barley malt
2 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour
1/3 unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon espresso powder
1 teaspoon each of kosher salt, baking powder, and baking soda
1 cup butter (room temp.)
3/4 cup each of light brown sugar and granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups mixed dark and milk chocolate chunks/chips
1 tablespoon whiskey or vanilla

1
Reduce the Guinness and barley malt in a heavy pan over medium high heat. Stir to prevent scorching, until this measures 1/2 cup, (about 30 minutes). Let cool slightly.
2
Whisk the flour, cocoa, espresso, salt, baking powder and soda together. Set aside. In another bowl cream the butter and sugars together. Beat in the eggs. Add the cooled beer syrup and whiskey or vanilla. Mix in the flour until it is incorporated. Add chocolate chunks. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate overnight.
3
Preheat oven to 375. Make 3 dozen balls (@ 1oz each)and place them on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake about 14-16 minutes. Cool on the sheets for a few minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack. Enjoy while still warm or let cool thoroughly.

1589

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces Guinness extra stout, 3 tablespoons barley malt, 2 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour, 1/3 unsweetened cocoa, and more.

Yes, Irish Breakfast Cookies falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Irish Breakfast Cookies

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