Black Pepper Butter Cookies
Add a bold twist to classic butter cookies with these irresistible Black Pepper Butter Cookies—a perfect harmony of sweet, buttery richness and a surprising kick of freshly cracked black pepper. These gourmet cookies are made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour, but the addition of black pepper elevates them to an entirely new level of sophistication. Ready in under 30 minutes, these cookies boast a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a subtle spicy warmth that complements their delicate sweetness. Ideal for adventurous palates, holiday platters, or an elegant afternoon tea, these unique cookies are sure to spark curiosity and delight. Bake up a batch and savor the unexpected!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 50 grams Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 Egg yolk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, then mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, portion out the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each one.
Flatten each dough ball slightly with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy the unique balance of buttery sweetness and a hint of spicy warmth from the black pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2757 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.7 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.0 g | 435% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 561 mg | 187% | |
| Sodium | 1230 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 334.8 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 415 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
