Spicy Cocoa Cookies
Get ready to turn up the heat with these irresistibly bold Spicy Cocoa Cookies! Combining the rich decadence of unsweetened cocoa and semi-sweet chocolate chips with a fiery kick from cayenne pepper and a hint of cinnamon, these cookies deliver a unique and unforgettable flavor profile. With a soft, chewy texture and perfectly balanced sweet-and-spicy notes, these cookies are a standout treat for adventurous dessert lovers. Quick to make with just 15 minutes of prep time, they're perfect for spicing up your cookie jar or impressing guests at your next gathering. Serve them warm for a gooey chocolate experience or store them for later—either way, these cookies will keep everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, cayenne pepper, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls, placing them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still appear slightly soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the cookies warm or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy the perfect balance of rich chocolate and spicy heat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.9 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.8 g | 419% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 1338 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 473.4 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 316.1 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 445 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.
