Spicy Surprise Chocolate Chip Cookies
Get ready to elevate your cookie game with these Spicy Surprise Chocolate Chip Cookies! Perfectly soft and chewy with gooey pockets of melted dark chocolate, these cookies hide a bold and unexpected twist—cozy hints of cinnamon and a fiery kick of cayenne pepper. The result is a tantalizing flavor combination that balances sweet and spicy in every bite. Made in just 25 minutes from start to finish, this easy recipe is ideal for those who love traditional desserts with a modern, bold twist. Whether you’re serving them warm for an indulgent treat or storing them for a midday pick-me-up, these cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips with a gentle spatula to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough 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 lightly golden but the centers appear slightly underbaked.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm for a gooey, spicy treat or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4547 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 213.7 g | 274% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.3 g | 592% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 2600 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 648.1 g | 236% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.2 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 391.3 g | ||
| Protein | 58.9 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 463 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 38.5 mg | 214% | |
| Potassium | 2530 mg | 54% | |
*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.
