This spicy double chocolate cookies have the goodness of cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate spiced up with ginger, cinnamon, cayenne pepper.
Chocolate with spices and herbs
Chocolate and spices are always friends they tend to excel one another when they are in combination.
Most common spices that go with chocolate are cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, vanilla, cloves, and cayenne pepper.
Coffee, orange zest, rose petals will also go well with chocolate. Herbs like mint, lemongrass, Tarragon Tea goes well with chocolate.
I have tried this double orange chocolate cookies
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Health benefits of chocolate?
If you are planning to consume chocolate, go for dark chocolate which contains powerful antioxidants. Among the most important one is flavanol called epicatechin. Flavanols are compounds found in plants that helps to fight inflammation and protect against cell damage caused by free radicals.
It reduces the stress, helps heart health, balance the immune system and combats diabetes, and improve the brain functions.
Adding more dark chocolate into the menu will enhance health.
According to history, chocolate “ Food of the Gods” by Mayan people. (a cocoa drink prepared with hot water).
How to make this spicy double chocolate cookies
You need following ingredients to make this cookies
All-purpose flour: I used unbleached all-purpose flour you can use bleached all-purpose flour too.
Semi-sweet chocolate: You can use bittersweet chocolate; you need to crush in coarse chunks.
Cocoa powder: I used natural cocoa powder in this recipe, instead of that you can use Dutch process cocoa powder.
Cinnamon
Ginger
Vanilla extract
Cayenne Pepper
Cocoa powder : I used 100% natural cocoa; you can useDutch processed cocoa also.
Butter : I used unsalted butter
Salt : If you are using salted butter then you can skip this.
Leavener: Baking powder and baking soda.
Egg: Adds moisture to the dough and function as a binder.
Brown sugar : For the cookie batter
Turbinado sugar : for rolling the cookie dough.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
First mix in all the dry ingredients
Second mix in the wet ingredients then incorporate the flour mixture .
Mix well and form dough
And bake and enjoy
Variation to this spicy double chocolate cookies
If you do not want use ginger, you can use just cinnamon and cayenne pepper . Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to taste if you do not want too much heat from the cayenne pepper use paprika.
Flavor of this spicy double chocolate cookies
If you like Mexican hot chocolate, then you will love this cookie as it has signature qualities: deep cocoa flavor, a melt-in-your-mouth texture, and the positive kick of cayenne pepper, ginger and cinnamon.
If you like bitter chocolate then use semi-sweet chocolate.
Rolling of turbinado sugar gives a crunch on every bite.
This is an excellent addition of two your dessert table.
Can I store this spicy double chocolate cookies?
Yes, these cookies can be store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
For long time storage you can freeze the cookies.
They are best when it is comes out of the oven. When you break the cookies, chocolate will ooze out of it..
Spicy Double Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup 97.5g unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoon 18 g unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon 1g ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ stick ¼ cup / 57g unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup 104g dark-brown sugar packed
- ½ large egg room temperature
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 5 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
- ¼ cup turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl whisk together flour, cocoa, cinnamon, ginger, salt, cayenne, and baking soda.
- In a kitchen aid bowl add butter with brown sugar on medium-highspeed until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla until well combined.
- To this add flour-mixture until just incorporated. Finally fold in chocolate.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls(each 1 heaping tablespoon).Gently roll the dough into the turbinado sugar to coat; place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake until surfaces crack slightly,10 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
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This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Oscar says
Whipped up these cookies, and the balance of chocolate and spice is perfect. The cayenne adds a bold twist to the classic chocolate flavor!
Criss says
These spicy double chocolate cookies had the perfect balance of heat and richness. Definitely making these again.
Juyali says
Yum! Rich with a subtle kick of heat that kept me hooked. Loved the recipe.
Marie says
I love a cookie that is on the healthy side, was succulent!
Kim says
My kids loved these cookies. They turned out perfectly!
Ashley says
These are fantastic! Perfectly spiced and just the right amount of chew!
Elizabeth says
So yummy, Swathi!! I love this twist on ginger cookies!
Amy Liu Dong says
I am not a fan of any spicy food but when I made and tried my goodness it was so delicious, aside from that it is so easy to prepare!
Kim Beaulieu says
These cookies are wonderful. Made them the other day and they turned out great. Easy to make and flavor is lovely.
Sara Welch says
Whipped up a batch of these for an afternoon treat, and they do not disappoint! Turned out light, fluffy and delicious; exactly what I needed to cure my sweet tooth, indeed!
Gloria says
I love the addition of heat to these chocolate cookies. What a nice treat for the holiday cookie tray. I might as well make a double batch right from the start, I want to enjoy them too.
Andréa says
This was such a delicious cookie which was also easy to prepare. We loved the little spice kick! Certainly going to bake it for the holidays again.
Sol says
I like this idea, I love munching on some cookies with a little taste of minty or spicy flavor.
Ashley Thompson says
I never would have thought to add cayenne to a cookie, but these sound amazing! I can't wait to try them.
Catalina says
Cookies are always welcome in our family! It's a must make this weekend!
Gail Montero says
Love the spicy kick! I should try this soon as hubby would love that!
Melanie Edjourian says
These sound like great cookies. I love that you've added some spice to make it a bit different.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
My husband loves heat in his desserts and this cookie is one of his favorite. Love how simple it is to make.
Richelle Milar says
Oh my! This is such a really amazing recipe! It look so good! I know my family would love this so much!
Rose Ann Sales says
Wow! That look so perfect! Thanks for sharing this really awesome recipe with us! It look so good!
Claudia Lamascolo says
What a flavorful cookies we love chocolate but these are over the top in wonderful spice!
Crystal Carder says
This is a unique cookie. I am not usually a fan of spicy food, but spicy mixed with chocolate may be something I would like.
Natalie says
Wow, I love the flavours in these cookies. Love added ginger and pepper. I have to bake them asap.
Cara says
This elevates a cookie recipe to new levels! Delicious flavor combo, especially the pairing of cinnamon with the ginger
Millie says
I have tried spicy chocolate before and loved it! Now I would love to try this amazing combination in a cookie!
Eileen M Loya says
Sounds like a very interesting combination - spicy chocolate. I am curious to give this a try. I will make some this weekend.
Kathy Myers says
These look awesome, I wouldn't feel guilty for eating too many! I am going to have to try and make some.
Tara Pittman says
I have had spicy molasses cookies but never chocolate. I need to make these.
LOURAINE WILMOT says
Nice! I am up for any food with cinnamon and ginger. Thank you.
Tasheena says
These cookies look divine, looking forward to giving this recipe a try.
Amber Myers says
Ooo I do love the sweet and spice thing. I am excited to give these a taste!
Jerika says
I love the taste of ginger, cinnamon, cayenne pepper in this spicy double chocolate cookies.:) What a twist!Thanks!:)
Jeannie says
these cookies are so flavourful, love how it has this spice coming from the ginger and sweetness of cinnamon