My guilty pleasure is definitely the alcoholic dessert, a true depiction of the best of both worlds. And this, I assure you, is the best cookie you'll ever have. It masquerades well as a fall treat, but after your first bite, these cookies are sure to become a classic next to grandma's chocolate chip cookies.
Jack Daniel's Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies
- Prep Time:20 mins
- Cook Time:20 mins
- Total Time:40 mins
- Servings:48
- Easy
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar packed
- 1/2 can canned pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons vanilla
- 6 oz dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup Jack Daniels
Ingredients
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Step 1
Dry ingredients: Gently sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
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Step 2
Wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in egg, then mix in pumpkin purée and vanilla.
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Step 3
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in increments. Stir until just combined.
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Step 4
Break 3/4 of your chocolate into large chunks. Finely chop the remaining amount into shavings.
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Step 5
Add whiskey into the batter (if you're feeling adventurous, take a shot while you're at it!). Fold in the chocolate chunks.
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Step 6
Shape your dough into 2 long tubes, each with a diameter of 1-2 inches. Double wrap in heavy-duty plastic wrap.
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Step 7
Refrigerate the dough for 24-36 hours.
#SpoonTip: This really is the crucial step for a flavorful and chewy cookie — I can't emphasize its importance enough. If you're short on time, even an hour in the freezer will do wonders!
#SpoonTip2: This dough can be stored for up to 3 months in the freezer. -
Step 8
Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease or line your cookie sheets. Slice your cookie dough so you have a row of cookies, each about 1/2 an inch thick.
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Step 9
Place cookies 1 inch apart from each other. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are just crispy. Enjoy!
Keep it going with the alcohol, and maybe try a brew of vodka-infused hot cocoa or a tangy apple cider. Otherwise, you can just keep sipping on that Jack.