Chocolate Pepper Cookies South African
Indulge in the bold and unexpected flavors of South Africa with these Chocolate Pepper Cookies—a delightful fusion of rich, chocolaty decadence and the subtle, warming kick of ground black pepper. Perfectly balanced with dark chocolate chips and a blend of granulated and brown sugar for just the right amount of sweetness, these cookies offer a unique twist on traditional chocolate cookies. The unsweetened cocoa powder lends a deep, fudgy flavor, while the sprinkle of pepper adds a surprising complexity to every bite. Ready in under 30 minutes, these chewy treats are ideal for tea time or as a standout dessert. Bake up a batch of these spiced chocolate cookies and experience the taste of adventurous, globally inspired baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 50 grams Brown sugar
- 1 piece Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 180 grams All-purpose flour
- 30 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 150 grams Dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the ground black pepper.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked. They will firm up as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee for a unique South African-inspired treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
185 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.3 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 106 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 2% | |
*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.
