Almond Meal Baileys Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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. 😉

 

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

 

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.

 

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.”

 

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

 

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….

 

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 😉

 

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.