Double Chocolate Pepper Cookies Recipe

Name: Double Chocolate Pepper Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups Dutch-processed cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 1/2 cups butter, room temperature; 2 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 extra-large eggs; 8 ounces of high quality semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate; (Ghirardelli or Lindt) in bar or chip form

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups butter, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 extra-large eggs
8 ounces of high quality semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate
(Ghirardelli or Lindt) in bar or chip form

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
In a small bowl, sift together the dry ingredients.
3
Cream the butter in the bowl of a stand-mixer with paddle attachment until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Add sugar to butter and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping down sides once or twice.
5
Add vanilla and eggs and beat until incorporated, about 1 minute.
6
Add the sifted dry ingredients in three equal batches, beating until incorporated after each addition. (Dough will be a little sticky but stiff.)
7
Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Top each cookie with a chunk of semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate (or 5 or 6 chips).
8
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until firm to the touch.
9
Allow to cool to the touch before sampling, preferably with a glass of rich red wine!
10
(Cool for several hours on a rack to allow the chocolate on top to set before stacking to store. Can be made several days in advance.)

1740

kcal

Calories

Fat

213

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups Dutch-processed cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Double Chocolate Pepper 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.

Double Chocolate Pepper Cookies

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