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Believe it or not, beer is not just a refreshing drink, it is also a great ingredient for baking delicious desserts, like these beer cookies, which are tasty and very easy to make.
Most cookies turn hard and crunchy after a few hours, but these beer cookies will stay fresh even after a couple of days in an airtight container, as if just out of the oven.
How Do You Make Beer Cookies?
If you enjoy baking and like the refreshing taste of beer, these soft, light and chewy beer cookies will become your favorites.
Nutrition Information
Beer Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) Brown Ale
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup bread flour
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup softened unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F) for at least 10 minutes.
- Prepare the baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray or line them with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and beat until everything is well combined.
- Add the beer and mix everything very well again until smooth.
- Add both types of flour, the baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cornstarch and mix well.
- Scoop the cookie dough with a round spoon and place it on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake at 160°C (325°F) for 12 to 14 minutes until the beer cookies are fully baked.
- Once baked, immediately remove the cookies from the baking sheet and let them cool to room temperature.
If you want to keep experimenting with beer in baking, take a look at our recipe for beer crepes.
The Origin of Cookies
Cookies have an ancient origin going back to the Egyptian and Roman civilizations, where they were made as hard breads meant for long-term storage.
Later, during the Middle Ages, sea voyages and exploration carried recipes for these baked goods far and wide, making them a durable, portable option for sailors.
This history laid the foundation for the diversification and spread of cookies across culinary cultures around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This recipe calls for a Brown Ale. You only need 80 ml (⅓ cup), added after the butter, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla have been mixed.
They stay fresh for a couple of days when stored in an airtight container.
3. How long do they take to bake?
Bake them at 160°C (325°F) for 12 to 14 minutes, then take them off the baking sheet right away and let them cool to room temperature.
4. Why does the recipe use two types of flour?
The recipe combines all-purpose flour with bread flour, which is part of how these cookies get their soft, chewy texture.
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