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Chocolate Cayenne Cookies

These are spicy chocolate cookies with a serious kick - the cayenne sneaks up on you after the chocolate hits. Perfect for when you want dessert with some heat.
prep time15 minutes
cook time12 minutes
resting or cooling time1 hour
total time1 hour 27 minutes
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Ingredients

Ingredients (~36 cookies)

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
  • Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart on sheets.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers look soft.
  • Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Notes

Start with 1 tsp cayenne for milder heat; spiciness builds as you eat.