Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups (300g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1 cup (120g)
- Cayenne pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks) (227g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Brown sugar (light or dark): 1/2 cup (100g)
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup (170g)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set around the edges but still slightly soft in the center.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Sugar: 19g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich, chocolatey with a mild kick of spice.
- Soft and chewy center with a slightly crispy exterior.
- Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy! They have a great chocolate flavor with just a hint of cayenne pepper."
- "I love the soft and chewy texture of these cookies. They're also really easy to make."
- "I made these cookies for my party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have cayenne pepper, you can substitute with 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder.
- For a spicier cookie, add an additional 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
- Let the cookies cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack to prevent them from breaking.
