These chocolate chip cookies are Baileys and Cream cocktail flavored by using cream cheese in the cookie dough and Baileys Baking Chips. No actual alcohol is required to make these!
I found Baileys Baking Chips while on a shopping expedition to my local Wal-Mart. Â They are sold right next to where the regular chocolate chips are.
If you want to make these but cannot find the Baileys chips, you can use the actual Baileys alcohol. Just reduce the amount of butter by two tablespoons and add 1-2 tablespoons of Baileys. Use only the amount needed for the dough to come together.

This cookie dough needs to chill overnight, so make sure you plan for that!


Baileys Chocolate Chip Cookies
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup regular cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (I used Rodelle Gourmet Vanilla Extract)
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1-1/2 cups Baileys Original Irish Cream Baking Chips
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
In the bowl of your stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the butter on medium-high speed until light and creamy. Add cream cheese to the butter and mix until smooth and creamy. Scrape down sides of the bowl as needed to ensure butter and cream cheese are incorporated. Add both sugars and mix on medium-high until mixture is light and fluffy. Add egg and beat into mixture until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and rum extract. On low speed, slowly add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Mix until just incorporated. Add the Baileys Chips and chocolate chips to the dough on low speed until just combined.
Remove bowl from mixer and use a rubber scraper to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated. Place dough in an airtight container and refrigerate overnight or freeze for up to 1 month.
After dough has chilled, preheat oven to 350-degrees. Line two cookie sheets with a Silpat or parchment paper. Use a standard-sized cookie scoop to scoop dough balls onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake cookies in 350-degree oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Or bake longer if you do not prefer super soft cookies.
Let baked cookies set on cookie sheet for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Cookies stay fresh for 1-2 weeks. See note in post if using alcohol instead of the baking chips.





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6 Comments
Maria Doss
March 4, 2020 at 1:44 AMYour next cook book needs to be on Chocolate chip cookies!!!! I bet you can come up with a 1000 new ideas Kelly:) These cookies are a thing of beauty.
Amy
March 9, 2020 at 4:49 PMWonderful! I love a cookie that is thick and chewy, not flat. The cream cheese sounds wonderful, I will have to let you know how these turn out.:)
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indian vibe
March 2, 2026 at 4:23 AMThis recipe looks absolutely delicious! The combination of Baileys and cream in cookie form sounds so rich and indulgent — perfect for a cozy treat or special occasion. I especially loved how clearly you explained the steps, making it easy for anyone to try baking these at home. The texture and flavor pairing must be incredible!
indian vibe
March 2, 2026 at 4:24 AMThese Baileys and Cream Cookies look absolutely heavenly! The rich, creamy flavor paired with that soft cookie texture sounds like the perfect indulgent treat. I love how clearly you’ve explained the steps — it makes the recipe feel approachable even for someone who doesn’t bake often. Definitely adding this to my must-try list for the next get-together!