Description
Dark Chocolate Bourbon Crack Cookies are rich, chewy cookies with deep cocoa flavor, melty chocolate chunks, and a hint of bourbon that adds warmth and complexity. They are irresistibly addictive with crisp edges and soft centers.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, bourbon, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chunks.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Bourbon flavor mellows as cookies bake.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies chewy.
- Dough can be chilled for thicker cookies.
- Use high-quality dark cocoa for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American