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Sweet and Spicy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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.

Chocolate ChipsI used three different types of chocolate chips.

DoughMust I wait?

DoughBallsBaking stones are ideal for baking cookies.

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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

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In mixer, cream butter. Add granulated and brown sugar and mix well. Add vanilla extract and egg beating well.
  4. Add dry ingredients to mixer bowl and beat until well mixed. Add chocolate chips.
  5. Use medium sized cookie scoop and place dough balls approximately 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Let sit for one minute then remove to wire rack to cool completely.

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  6. Hello 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.

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  10. I 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! 🙂

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    • There is just enough spice to make them different than the plain ole chocolate chip cookie without making you want to slap your momma. 🙂

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  29. It 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.

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