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Home » Blog » Sweet and Spicy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sweet and Spicy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Published: Jul 24, 2020 · Modified: Jan 3, 2023 by Lynda · This post may contain affiliate links.

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These sweet treats are inspired by the thought of Mexican hot chocolate. Sometimes it is just too hot to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, but with these sweet treats, you can still savor the spicy-sweet flavors.

Stack of spicy chocolate chip cookies.
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  • 📝 Ingredients
  • 👩🏻‍🍳Directions
  • 📖 Recipe

The addition of cinnamon and cayenne pepper kicks this basic, delicious chocolate chip cookie up a notch. Let’s take a quick look at some facts about these spices.

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.

Now, let’s get on to the recipe.

📝 Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • cinnamon
  • butter
  • granulated sugar
  • brown sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • chocolate chips

👩🏻‍🍳Directions

  • 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.
chocolate chip cookie dough
  • 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.
chocolate chip cookie on wire rack

📖 Recipe

Stack of spicy chocolate chip cookies.

Sweet and Spicy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These sweet treats are inspired by the thought of Mexican hot chocolate. Sometimes it is just too hot to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, but with these sweet treats, you can still savor the spicy-sweet flavors.
4.52 from 25 votes
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Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 121kcal
Author: Lynda

Ingredients

  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 stick butter softened
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon 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.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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plate of chocolate chip cookies

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  1. Cindy says

    November 29, 2016 at 3:11 pm

    Just made these cookies and they are super simple to make and taste amazing! Excellent adult specialty cookie!

    Reply
    • Lynda says

      November 29, 2016 at 7:58 pm

      I am glad you liked them!

      Reply
  2. Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy says

    June 16, 2014 at 10:35 am

    Wow! These chocolate chip cookies sounds amazing! I love that they have a little heat in them.

    Reply
  3. Liz Mays says

    June 13, 2014 at 10:23 am

    I love the kick of heat in these. That’s totally up my alley!

    Reply
  4. Kimberly Grabinski says

    June 13, 2014 at 10:06 am

    I never met a cookie I didn’t like and this sounds really interesting!

    Reply
  5. Melissa says

    June 12, 2014 at 8:53 pm

    Oh, how interesting! I need to try these!

    Reply
  6. Tammilee T says

    June 12, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    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.

    Reply
  7. Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting says

    June 12, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    Oh daaaaaaamn! Those look SPECTACULAR!

    Reply
  8. Andrea Kruse says

    June 12, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    I adore Mexican Hot Chocolate. Mixing spicey peppers with chocolate always intensifies the richness. Yum!

    Reply
  9. Valerie Remy-Milora says

    June 12, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    I 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 🙂

    Reply
  10. Rachel @RunningRachel says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:06 am

    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! 🙂

    Reply
  11. rachel young says

    June 12, 2014 at 9:55 am

    I personally probably wouldn’t like these as I’m not a big sweet & spicy person but I bet my husband would love them!

    Reply
  12. Toni says

    August 11, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    Oh I bet these are SO GOOD!!!

    Reply
  13. Lisa says

    August 04, 2013 at 11:59 pm

    I’ll have to try this recipe.

    Reply
  14. Tricia @ Night owl mama says

    August 02, 2013 at 12:48 am

    sounds so tasty Yummmy

    Reply
  15. Andrew @ Mommy's Busy, Go Ask Daddy says

    July 31, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    Those sound insane! Sooo curious to try these!

    Reply
    • Lynda says

      July 31, 2013 at 9:05 pm

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

      Reply
  16. Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says

    July 30, 2013 at 11:41 am

    I’ll take the sweet, but not so sure the spicy LOL!

    Reply
  17. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    July 30, 2013 at 8:07 am

    I like the added pepper! Sounds tasty!

    Reply
  18. Robin Gagnon says

    July 28, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    I like the little added kick you put in there 🙂

    Reply
  19. Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says

    July 28, 2013 at 12:46 am

    I don’t really care for spicy foods, but these look good though.

    Reply
  20. Penelope (NYC Blogger) says

    July 28, 2013 at 12:12 am

    Ooh, this sounds good!

    Reply
  21. Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says

    July 28, 2013 at 12:00 am

    Oh, my word — I want Mexican Hot Chocolate right now!!!! Those cookies look amazing!

    Reply
  22. Meghan @JaMonkey says

    July 27, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    I need to try these!

    Reply
  23. Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says

    July 27, 2013 at 1:40 am

    I love cayenne in cookies! It’s a great unexpected kick!

    Reply
  24. Lolo says

    July 26, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    I have never had a spicy cookie before, bet it is yummy!

    Reply
  25. Shell Feis says

    July 26, 2013 at 4:38 am

    I bet those are amazing! I have never tried spicy chocolate chip cookies but I love cinnamon.

    Reply
  26. HilLesha @To the Motherhood says

    July 25, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    Ok, I definitely have to try these sometime!

    Reply
  27. courtney says

    July 25, 2013 at 10:14 pm

    Spicy? Oooh! Sounds yummy and I think they look absolutely perfect!

    Reply
  28. Marcie W. says

    July 25, 2013 at 7:13 pm

    I recently bought my husband a chili chocolate bar and he really enjoyed it. I’m sure he would like these as well.

    Reply
  29. Katy says

    July 25, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    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.

    Reply
  30. Tiff @ Babes and Kids says

    July 25, 2013 at 11:35 am

    My 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.

    Reply
  31. patti says

    July 25, 2013 at 9:46 am

    my favorite cookie is oatmeal, peanut butter, chocolate

    Reply
  32. Leilani says

    July 25, 2013 at 2:16 am

    My favorite cookie is chocolate chip, but I’ve never had a spicy one before. This sounds interesting.

    Reply
  33. Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says

    July 25, 2013 at 12:03 am

    Chocolate chip is my favorite cookie and next time I make some I’m going to include some cinnamon and cayenne!

    Reply
  34. Jenn- The Rebel Chick says

    July 24, 2013 at 11:27 pm

    You know I’ve had chocolate with a hint of spice in it but never cookies. I’m thinking I need to change that.

    Reply
  35. Colleen says

    July 24, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    Interesting I love spicy things but never thought of a spicy cookie.

    Reply
  36. stefanie says

    July 24, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    They sound yummy! I like a spicy cookie.

    Reply
  37. Mellisa says

    July 24, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    I have never heard of spicy chocolate chip cookies but I bet the mixture of the two tastes great.

    Reply
  38. Elaina- @atimeout4mommy says

    July 24, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    Now that’s interesting! I have to try it!

    Reply
  39. Donna says

    July 24, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    I’ve never made spicy chocolate chip cookies before, but these sound awesome!

    Reply

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