Description
Rich and buttery cookies infused with creamy chocolate, warm spices, and a hint of heat from cayenne pepper, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture gradually, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls, arranging them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set and tops are slightly cracked.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use softened butter for better texture. Consider adding mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg