Mayan Mystery Cookies Recipe

Name: Mayan Mystery Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, room temp; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3/4 cup cocoa; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; semisweet chocolate morsel

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, room temp
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup cocoa
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
semisweet chocolate morsel

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar.
3
Sift flour, baking powder, salt, spices and cocoa in a bowl and add to the butter mixture.
4
Add egg and vanilla and mix until batter is uniform.
5
Using your hands, roll dough into balls about the width of a quarter and tuck about 5 chocolate morsels into the center of each one.
6
Press one rounded side of ball in sugar.
7
Line cookie sheets with waxed paper and place balls on the paper.
8
Flatten dough balls using a glass.
9
Bake for 8 minutes, being careful not to overbake; the cookies should be delicate and soft in the center.
10
Let cool on the cookie sheet.

697

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, room temp, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Mayan Mystery 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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