I'm submitting my old, tried and true, Peppery Chocolate Cookies recipe. I make these every year during the holidays to share with friends.
They're rich and spicy with a subtle hint of heat that is really quite irresistible.
1 1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup lightly-packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whisk the dry ingredients in a bowl until thoroughly combined. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the egg and vanilla and beat on high speed until fluffy, about 1 minute. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just incorporated.
Turn the dough out onto some wax paper and use the paper to shape the dough into a cylinder about 10 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. Wrap up tightly, twisting the ends to seal and refrigerate for at least an hour. The dough can also be frozen up to three months.
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cut chilled dough into 1/4 inch thick slices. If it was previously frozen let it rest at room temperature for 5 minutes before slicing. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart and bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool a bit on the cookie sheet before removing to a cooling rack.
Makes about two dozen. Pin It
6 comments:
These cookies look yummy and yet I feel a need for a little of frosting on top--maybe topped with a few red-hot candies. Aren't the holidays all about decadence?
Hi Loulou,
Brilliant! Cayenne pepper with chocolate! I just love it. What a unique contribution to Eat Christmas Cookies. Thanks so much, Susan
Bonjour, Loulou! I've been wanting to try branching out and using peppery spices in my cookies, but I'd yet to really gather up the courage. Thanks for a super introduction. This sounds so delish!
Salut,
Marjorie
la belette rouge,
that sounds great! have fun with them :)
susan,
Glad you like the recipe. Thanks for creating a fun event.
my inner french girl,
these are a good start...not too spicy, yet there is a subtle heat there that is delicious with the chocolate
Ohh, Peppery Chcolate Cookies!! I love different recipes ;)
my melange,
I hope you try them. I think you'll love them!
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