Chewy Chocolate Cherry Cayenne Cookies Recipe

Name: Chewy Chocolate Cherry Cayenne Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Flour; 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Fine Sea Salt; 8 ounces, weight Bittersweet Chocolate Chips Or Squares; 4 Tablespoons Butter, Unsalted; 2 Tablespoons Brewed Espresso, Instant Will Do; 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract; 1 teaspoon Cayenne Powder; 2 whole Eggs; 2/3 cups Sugar; 1/2 cups Dried Cherries; 1/2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips; 1/4 cups Pecans, Chopped

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Flour
1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoons Fine Sea Salt
8 ounces, weight Bittersweet Chocolate Chips Or Squares
4 Tablespoons Butter, Unsalted
2 Tablespoons Brewed Espresso, Instant Will Do
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Cayenne Powder
2 whole Eggs
2/3 cups Sugar
1/2 cups Dried Cherries
1/2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1/4 cups Pecans, Chopped

1
Preheat oven 375u00b0.
2
In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder, and sea salt. Set aside.
3
In a double broiler or pot of simmering (not boiling) water with a heat-safe bowl placed on top, melt the bittersweet chocolate and butter. When melted, turn off heat and add espresso,vanilla and cayenne. Stir. Remove from double broiler and set aside to cool.
4
In a large bowl with standing electric mixer or hand electric mixer, beat the eggs on high just until frothy about 2 minutes. Slowly add sugar and beat on high until egg and sugar mixture is thick, about 13 more minutes.
5
Gently fold, using a spoon or spatula, the cooled chocolate mixture into egg and sugar mixture. Fold until partially combined. Add flour mixture and carefully fold again until incorporated. Next add the dried cherries, semi-sweet chocolate chips and pecans. Fold until everything is just mixed. Be careful not to over mix and deflate the eggs.
6
If the mixture is a little runny, set in refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes to set.
7
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
8
Place small spoonfuls of cookie batter onto baking sheet. Leave about 2 inches between each cookie.
9
Place in oven and bake for 9 minutes. Oven times do vary. What you are looking for is a shiny brownie like crust.
10
When finished, remove and place on a cooling rack.
11
Cool. Now eat. Pairs well with a tall glass of milk!

805

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Flour, 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder, 1/4 teaspoons Fine Sea Salt, 8 ounces, weight Bittersweet Chocolate Chips Or Squares, and more.

Yes, Chewy Chocolate Cherry Cayenne Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chewy Chocolate Cherry Cayenne Cookies

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Variations & substitutions

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