Mountain Man Scotch Ale Chocolate Chip Cookies

Desserts

April 13, 2023

“Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

Taking guidance from the captain of “pumping and humping” we had to say hasta la vista to our regular cookies and bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies pumped up with a manly man beer.

Not that we’re implying milk and cookies aren’t delicious. We’re just saying that you may be a girlie man if that’s the only way you have been eating cookies. After all, “What is the point of being on this Earth if you are going to be like everyone else” practicing the delicate art and craft of cookie dunking in a set of glasses borrowed from Nana’s kitchen.

So, If you want to be a grown-up, either get to the choppa! or come with us to the kitchen if you want to live.

Mountain Man Scotch Ale Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 20

Total Time 2 20

Course Dessert

Servings 16 cookies

Ingredients

For the Scotch ale syrup

1 can 12 ounces Mountain Man Scotch Ale (or any dark ale)
½ cup dark brown sugar
¾ cup granulated sugar

For the cookies

3 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ tsp baking soda
½ tsp sea salt
1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
½ cup dark brown sugar
2 large eggs beaten
1½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

Making the Scotch ale syrup
In a medium saucepan, add three-quarters of the Scotch ale and dark brown sugar. Reduce liquid over low heat for about 45 to 60 minutes, stirring constantly so the sugars don’t burn. If the mixture starts to boil, turn it down until it stops boiling and place at a lower temperature.
After the mixture is reduced and thickened, add the remaining Scotch ale along with granulated sugar.
Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves.
After the sugar dissolves, stir occasionally until the mixture starts to thicken and reduce, 45 minutes.
You should be left with 1 cup + 2 tablespoons Scotch ale syrup after reduction.
Remove from heat and let cool.
Making the cookies
Preheat oven to 325°F.
In a medium mixing bowl, add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cayenne, and sea salt. Stir together with a fork. Set aside.
Using a stand mixer, cream butter in a large bowl.
Stir in Scotch ale syrup, dark brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
Gradually add flour mixture until thoroughly combined.
Fold in chocolate and white chocolate chips.
Using a cookie scooper or tablespoon, drop cookies onto prepared cookie sheets, leaving 2″ space between cookies.
Place in oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until tops are set (no more gooeyness).
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the cookie sheet.
Transfer to a cooling rack or plate…or just eat them now.
Doesn’t the world feel a tad bit better now? nom nom nom.