Cocoa and Baileys Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup salted butter, melted

• 1 cup granulated sugar, plus 3 Tbsp for rolling

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• 2 cups all purpose flour

• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 12 oz bag of Baileys Irish Cream chocolate chips (usually found in the baking section during the holidays. You could also probably find them online)

• 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine melted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl. 

2. Add the eggs and vanilla. Make sure the mixture is cool enough that you won't make scrambled eggs. Stir until combined.

3. In a separate bowl combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.

4. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined. 

5. Add the bag of chocolate chips. Stir to combine.

6. Chill dough for at least 2 hours or over night in the refrigerator.

7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

8. Using a large soup spoon, scoop out 2 Tbsp of dough and roll into balls. If you want them to be exactly the same size use an icecream scoop. 

9. Roll balls lightly in granulated sugar and then roll them generously in the powdered sugar.

10. Place at least an inch apart on parchment lined baking sheets.

11. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

12. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Makes 48 cookies.