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Almond Meal Baileys Chocolate Chunk Cookies

December 20, 2012 · by Ari · 9 Comments

The other night I had dinner at my mom’s house. As I’ve gotten older, she tells me more and more funny stories about my childhood. I don’t know why growing up we didn’t seem to talk about it much, but now one of my favorite things is listening to her tell stories about me when I was little. Maybe it’s because I just reallllly like to talk about myself? It’s my favorite topic in case you haven’t noticed. 😉

Almond Meal Baileys Chocolate Chunk Cookies #vegan #glutenfree

 

Food is probably second. Or running. It’s a close call. I’m sure this is a shocking revelation considering my content.

Almond Meal Baileys Chocolate Chunk Cookies #vegan #glutenfree

 

Anyway, my mom was talking about about teaching me to ride a bike. I reminded her that my friend’s dad had to teach me, and she admitted that things like that were never her strength. Apparently teaching me to cross the street was about her limit. She said she told me to “look both ways”, and so every time I crossed the street I would just look back and forth, back and forth, all the way across. Like a penguin.

Almond Meal Baileys Chocolate Chunk Cookies #vegan #glutenfree

 

What can I say? I’m special. She did say that she was never a baby person, but that when my brother and I came out, it changed all of that. I was perfect, but he cried all the time. I mean, at least that’s what I heard when she told the story. He was fussy, and I wasn’t, but then she says “You just really liked to eat.”

Almond Meal Baileys Chocolate Chunk Cookies #vegan #glutenfree

 

At which point Steve and I both cracked up laughing because, well…DUH! You guys, I never stood a chance!

Almond Meal Baileys Chocolate Chunk Cookies #vegan #glutenfree

 

She said every time she would walk in the room, I’d think it was time for lunch. I seriously laughed so hard because I don’t think it’s ever stopped. I spend all day daydreaming about food–what I can make, what I can eat, how far I’m going to have to run so that I can eat more….

Almond Meal Baileys Chocolate Chunk Cookies #vegan #glutenfree

 

But you know what? I’m kind of okay with it. It is my ridiculous obsession with food that brings you lovely treats like these cookies, and trust me, you don’t want to live in a world where these cookies do not exist. They are so soft and fluffy, in fact, I still cannot get over the perfect texture almond meal brings to baked goods. They’re perfectly delicate, and not at all heavy or the bad kind of chewy that makes you NEED the glass of milk instead of just enjoying it on the side….you know what I mean. They are just perfect with the hint or Irish cream in the flavor and the bold stand out dark chocolate chunks. And they are sososo easy! I mixed everything together in one bowl! I love a good small prep time with minimal dishes dessert. They are like a perfect gem. You know, kind of like me 😉

Almond Meal Baileys Chocolate Chunk Cookies #vegan #glutenfree

 

Except, we all know I’m not delicate, and I really hope I wouldn’t be considered “chewy” either. That would be weird.

 

Almond Meal Baileys Chocolate Chunk Cookies

yield about 15 cookies

  • 1 1/2 cups almond meal
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
  • dash salt
  • 1/2 cup vegan “baileys”
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 oz dark dark chocolate, chopped into chunks

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with silpat or parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together almond meal, baking soda, cornstarch, brown sugar and salt. Add Baileys and vanilla and mix until well combined. Fold in dark chocolate.
  3. Use a small cookie scoop to drop onto prepared baking pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden. Let stand for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Filed Under: Cookies, Dessert, Gluten-free, Vegan · Tagged: almond meal, baileys, chocolate, cookies, dessert, gluten free, recipe, vegan

DIY Mint Chocolate Baileys Irish Cream {Vegan}

December 14, 2012 · by Ari · 15 Comments

It’s true.

Remember when I told you I had some awesome things coming your way? TADAAAA!!!!

I’ve always been a sweet and creamy alcohol girl. White russians, chocolate martinis, pretty much anything with heavy cream, and I was set. What can I say? I’ve just always loved dessert. I want dessert for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, and of course…DESSERT! 😉

Something about this time of year makes me crave those special dessert drinks just a liiiittttttle more. I want to curl up by a fire with a mug full of Baileys hot chocolate, or take it with me in the car to go see all the lights. It’s like the month of December takes a magnifying glass to my already enormous sweet tooth, and ya know what? I’m not going to be one of those people who tells you how to “make it through the holidays without splurging”. No. The holidays are not a time to “make it through”; they are a time to enjoy and celebrate, and you know “be merry”.

Let me tell you, if you are someone who loves Irish cream, or creamy drinks in general, you will share my love for this concoction. It’s thick and creamy, but you can taste the alcohol, and you know I’m a girl who needs to taste the alcohol. I don’t like a weak drink, and this certainly is no exception! In fact, if you like your alcohol to be more hidden in the flavor, you might want to consider reducing the whisky a smidge, but for me, it was absolute perfection.

 

DIY Mint Chocolate Baileys Irish Cream 

adapted from The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie

  • 2/3 cup sweetened condensed coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cups Irish whiskey
  • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 2 tbs light chocolate syrup
  • 1 tsp espresso powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
Directions:
  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Store refrigerated in an airtight contain for up to 2 weeks.

 

 

 

Filed Under: Dessert, DIY/How To, Drinks, Gluten-free, Holiday & Seasonal, Miscellaneous, Vegan · Tagged: alcohol, baileys, chocolate, christmas, drinks, irish cream, liquor, mint, seasonal, vegan, winter

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