Sweet and Spicy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These sweet treats are inspired by the thought of Mexican hot chocolate. With it being the middle of summer it is just too hot to enjoy a cup right now, so all I can do is think about the hot, creamy beverage and figure out ways to enjoy the taste combinations.
I know that these are not chocolate cookies, but the addition of cinnamon and cayenne pepper kicks this basic, delicious chocolate chip cookie up a notch.
Cinnamon
Did you know that cinnamon is obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum. Seventy to ninety percent of these trees grow in Sri Lanka, but it is also grown in Brazil, the Caribbean, and India. Saigon, or Vietnamese, cinnamon is a much prized variety because of its higher oil content.
So why is cinnamon associated with Mexican hot chocolate? Well, Mexico happens to be the largest importer of Sri Lankan cinnamon.
WebMD has posted ” Lab studies have found that cinnamon may reduce inflammation, have antioxidant effects, and fight bacteria. But it’s unclear what the implications are for people.”
Cayenne Pepper
According to the internet, where everything is true 🙂 , cayenne is relatively high in Vitamin A. At least by weight. It also has vitamins B6, vitamin E, Vitamin C, riboflavin, potassium, and manganese.
So…since these cookies have some cayenne pepper and cinnamon, they must be good for you, right? Be sure to have a glass of cold milk to go with them. There is a little heat to them.
I used three different types of chocolate chips.
Must I wait?
Sweet and Spicy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In mixer, cream butter. Add granulated and brown sugar and mix well. Add vanilla extract and egg beating well.
- Add dry ingredients to mixer bowl and beat until well mixed. Add chocolate chips.
- Use medium sized cookie scoop and place dough balls approximately 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Let sit for one minute then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1/8 batchAmount Per Serving:Calories: 246 Total Fat: 19g Saturated Fat: 11g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 54mg Sodium: 327mg Carbohydrates: 22g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 18g Protein: 2g
Cindy says
November 29, 2016 at 3:11 pmJust made these cookies and they are super simple to make and taste amazing! Excellent adult specialty cookie!
Lynda says
November 29, 2016 at 7:58 pmI am glad you liked them!
Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy says
June 16, 2014 at 10:35 amWow! These chocolate chip cookies sounds amazing! I love that they have a little heat in them.
Liz Mays says
June 13, 2014 at 10:23 amI love the kick of heat in these. That’s totally up my alley!
Kimberly Grabinski says
June 13, 2014 at 10:06 amI never met a cookie I didn’t like and this sounds really interesting!
Melissa says
June 12, 2014 at 8:53 pmOh, how interesting! I need to try these!
Tammilee T says
June 12, 2014 at 8:39 pmHello yum! What a fun combination. I think I might try and surprise my husband with these. He absolutely loves spicy foods and has a sweet tooth so these are perfect.
Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting says
June 12, 2014 at 6:40 pmOh daaaaaaamn! Those look SPECTACULAR!
Andrea Kruse says
June 12, 2014 at 5:56 pmI adore Mexican Hot Chocolate. Mixing spicey peppers with chocolate always intensifies the richness. Yum!
Valerie Remy-Milora says
June 12, 2014 at 2:23 pmI LOVE mexican chocolate and these look and sounds truly delicious… I suspect pairing them with a glass of red wine would be wonderful as well 🙂
Rachel @RunningRachel says
June 12, 2014 at 10:06 amI LOVE chocolate chip cookies… I would never think to make them with a bit of kick and spice… but my love of chocolate chip cookies trumps being scared of trying new things. 🙂 I bet they are delicious! 🙂
rachel young says
June 12, 2014 at 9:55 amI personally probably wouldn’t like these as I’m not a big sweet & spicy person but I bet my husband would love them!
Toni says
August 11, 2013 at 6:44 pmOh I bet these are SO GOOD!!!
Lisa says
August 4, 2013 at 11:59 pmI’ll have to try this recipe.
Tricia @ Night owl mama says
August 2, 2013 at 12:48 amsounds so tasty Yummmy
Andrew @ Mommy's Busy, Go Ask Daddy says
July 31, 2013 at 8:20 pmThose sound insane! Sooo curious to try these!
Lynda says
July 31, 2013 at 9:05 pmThere is just enough spice to make them different than the plain ole chocolate chip cookie without making you want to slap your momma. 🙂
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
July 30, 2013 at 11:41 amI’ll take the sweet, but not so sure the spicy LOL!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
July 30, 2013 at 8:07 amI like the added pepper! Sounds tasty!
Robin Gagnon says
July 28, 2013 at 10:04 pmI like the little added kick you put in there 🙂
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
July 28, 2013 at 12:46 amI don’t really care for spicy foods, but these look good though.
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
July 28, 2013 at 12:12 amOoh, this sounds good!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
July 28, 2013 at 12:00 amOh, my word — I want Mexican Hot Chocolate right now!!!! Those cookies look amazing!
Meghan @JaMonkey says
July 27, 2013 at 9:56 pmI need to try these!
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says
July 27, 2013 at 1:40 amI love cayenne in cookies! It’s a great unexpected kick!
Lolo says
July 26, 2013 at 9:20 pmI have never had a spicy cookie before, bet it is yummy!
Shell Feis says
July 26, 2013 at 4:38 amI bet those are amazing! I have never tried spicy chocolate chip cookies but I love cinnamon.
HilLesha @To the Motherhood says
July 25, 2013 at 11:39 pmOk, I definitely have to try these sometime!
courtney says
July 25, 2013 at 10:14 pmSpicy? Oooh! Sounds yummy and I think they look absolutely perfect!
Marcie W. says
July 25, 2013 at 7:13 pmI recently bought my husband a chili chocolate bar and he really enjoyed it. I’m sure he would like these as well.
Katy says
July 25, 2013 at 4:05 pmIt combines the goodness of chocolate chips with the health benefits of cinnamon and cayenne pepper. I think that it must be healthy ;). I love sweet and spicy so I’ll have to give it a try.
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
July 25, 2013 at 11:35 amMy favorite is def chocolate chip. I’m interested in a chocolate chip cookie with a kick to it too. I might just have to make these because I’m curious.
patti says
July 25, 2013 at 9:46 ammy favorite cookie is oatmeal, peanut butter, chocolate
Leilani says
July 25, 2013 at 2:16 amMy favorite cookie is chocolate chip, but I’ve never had a spicy one before. This sounds interesting.
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
July 25, 2013 at 12:03 amChocolate chip is my favorite cookie and next time I make some I’m going to include some cinnamon and cayenne!
Jenn- The Rebel Chick says
July 24, 2013 at 11:27 pmYou know I’ve had chocolate with a hint of spice in it but never cookies. I’m thinking I need to change that.
Colleen says
July 24, 2013 at 9:46 pmInteresting I love spicy things but never thought of a spicy cookie.
stefanie says
July 24, 2013 at 9:45 pmThey sound yummy! I like a spicy cookie.
Mellisa says
July 24, 2013 at 9:42 pmI have never heard of spicy chocolate chip cookies but I bet the mixture of the two tastes great.
Elaina- @atimeout4mommy says
July 24, 2013 at 9:05 pmNow that’s interesting! I have to try it!
Donna says
July 24, 2013 at 6:53 pmI’ve never made spicy chocolate chip cookies before, but these sound awesome!