Bake up a batch of these Captain Morgan Chocolate Chip Cookies – your favorite homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe with a rum-laced twist!
Disclosure: This recipe originally appeared on Cooking In Stilettos in August of 2009. The recipe has been updated with new photos and any recipe changes that I have incorporated over the years. This post may contain affiliate links to products I adore and use in my kitchen. Thank you for supporting Cooking In Stilettos.
There’s a story behind the creation of these homemade Captain Morgan Chocolate Chip Cookies like with any cocktail-esque creation or any of my boozy bite recipes.
In college, I fell in love with all things Captain Morgan thanks to a dear friend who constantly had a Captain & Coke in hand. Confession – there was one time during a Criminal Justice class where I went to take a sip of his coke only to find it was a bit “spirited” with a touch of Captain – talk about a bit of a surprise. Since my college days, when I want a cocktail with a bit of comfort, I will often pour a Captain & Coke.
This dear friend was an MP in the National Guard. When he and his unit deployed to Croatia and Bosnia, I was tasked with sending care packages from our crew. One thing he always mentioned was the lack of Captain Morgan on base. However, with rules, I couldn’t just ship him some bottles of his favorite rum. So – after a bit of thought, these homemade Captain Morgan Chocolate Chip Cookies were born. …