Ingredients
To get started, you’ll need a handful of ingredients, some of which might already be in your pantry. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cinnamon chips (or substitute with white chocolate chips for a milder flavor)
These ingredients come together to create cookies that are both comforting and a little adventurous, much like my journey in cooking. Don’t worry if you’re a little hesitant about the whiskey—it’s just enough to enhance the cinnamon without overpowering the cookies.
Instructions
Ready to bake? Follow these simple steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. This step reminds me of how my abuela would patiently teach us to ensure the sugars were perfectly combined.
- Beat in the egg, Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as my abuela would say, “Let the dough breathe.”
- Fold in the cinnamon chips gently with a spatula.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. Remember, the cookies will continue to cook on the baking sheet after you remove them from the oven.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Savor the aroma as these cookies bake—it’s like a sweet whisper of home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International