These Beer Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor — beer adds subtle maltiness, richness, and complexity that plays beautifully with brown sugar, vanilla, and spice.

They’re easy to make, endlessly riffable, and totally unique. Whether you’re baking classic chewy cookies or leveling up with a brown sugar beer twist, these treats belong next to your cold pint or hot coffee.

🍺 Classic Beer Cookie Base (Makes ~24 cookies)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup reduced beer (see below)
• Optional: ½ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg
• Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or toffee bits

Beer Reduction:

Pour ½ cup beer into a small saucepan and simmer until reduced to ¼ cup, about 5–7 minutes. Let cool before using.

Beer Tip: Use a brown ale, amber ale, porter, or bock — malt-forward, low bitterness. Avoid IPAs (too bitter) or stouts (unless you want deep roast). A cream ale or mild wheat beer works too for a lighter cookie.

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and optional spices.

Step 3: Cream Butter & Sugar

In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
Add egg, vanilla, and reduced beer. Mix until smooth.

Step 4: Combine

Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
Fold in any add-ins. Chill dough for 30–60 minutes for best texture.

Step 5: Scoop & Bake

• Scoop dough into 1½-inch balls and place on baking sheet.
• Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are soft.
• Cool on pan for 5 minutes before transferring to rack.

🍪 Brown Sugar Beer Cookies Variation

Deep, Chewy, and Full of Malty Caramel Flavor

Adjustments:

• Use 1 cup dark brown sugar instead of split sugars
• Add 1 tbsp molasses for extra richness
• Use a nutty brown ale or porter
• Optional: Fold in butterscotch chips, pecans, or a sprinkle of flaky salt on top

These cookies come out chewy, bold, and perfect for pairing with a pint.

Flavor Variations

• Toffee Beer Cookies: Add crushed toffee or chopped Heath bars
• Spiced Ale Cookies: Add cinnamon, ginger, and allspice for holiday vibes
• Chocolate Beer Cookies: Stir in cocoa powder and chocolate chips + stout
• Peanut Butter Beer Cookies: Sub in ¼ cup peanut butter and pair with porter
• Stout Chocolate Chip Cookies – rich, chewy, slightly malty
• 🍊 IPA Citrus Sugar Cookies – crisp edges, tangy-sweet center
• 🍬 Lager Caramel Toffee Cookies – buttery with a crisp snap
• 🌰 Brown Ale Pecan Cookies – warm, nutty, and lightly spiced
• 🍯 Pumpkin Ale Snickerdoodles – perfect for fall with cinnamon sugar

Beer Pairing

• In the dough:
  • Brown ale (nutty, mellow)
  • Amber ale (balanced and sweet)
  • Cream ale (light and subtle)
  • Porter (rich and dark)
• In your glass:
  • The same beer you baked with
  • Milk stout or vanilla porter for a creamy dessert pairing
  • Hefeweizen or pale ale for contrast

Final Thoughts

Beer Cookies are warm, chewy, and full of depth — the kind of dessert that doesn’t scream “beer,” but hums with malty richness in every bite.

Whether you go classic or dive into Brown Sugar Beer Cookies with a deep caramel chew, these cookies are a unique way to bake with brew.

Cheers to pints in your oven and beer in your dessert jar! 🍪🍺🔥

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