Cayenne Chocolate Cookies
Add a touch of heat to your dessert game with these irresistible Cayenne Chocolate Cookies, a perfect fusion of rich cocoa and bold spice. These soft and chewy cookies combine the decadence of dark chocolate chips with a subtle kick of cayenne pepper, creating an unexpected yet delightful balance of sweet and spicy flavors. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a short bake, these cookies are ideal for spicing up weeknight treats or impressing guests at your next gathering. Finished with a soft center and slightly crisp edges, they’re a surefire way to elevate your cookie repertoire. Pair them with a glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee for the ultimate indulgent experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 100 grams Brown sugar, packed
- 2 units Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 190 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 150 grams Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Do not overbake.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve your Cayenne Chocolate Cookies with a glass of milk or coffee, and enjoy the sweet-and-spicy flavor combination!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.8 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.8 g | 444% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 622 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2627 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 506.9 g | 184% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.3 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 308.5 g | ||
| Protein | 52.6 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 350 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 24.6 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 1772 mg | 38% | |
*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.
