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Rye Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are chewy chocolate chip cookies made with nutty rye flour, dark chocolate, fresh rosemary, and a bit of bourbon.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 27 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~12 cookies)

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup medium rye flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh rosemary minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 stick, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons bourbon
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chopped into small pieces

Method

  • Whisk all-purpose flour, rye flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cardamom, cinnamon, and rosemary in a medium bowl.
  • Beat butter and brown sugar until paste-like, about 2 minutes.
  • Add egg, vanilla, and bourbon. Mix well.
  • Fold in flour mixture and chopped dark chocolate.
  • Scoop dough into balls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheet with parchment.
  • Place chilled dough balls 1-2 inches apart on baking sheet.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are crisp but centers soft.
  • Cool on baking sheet 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Chilling dough is crucial for flavor development and preventing spread.