Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite Black Pepper Chocolate Cookies, a delightful fusion of sweet and savory. These cookies tantalize your taste buds with a hint of heat from freshly ground black pepper, perfectly complementing the rich and decadent chocolate. With three irresistible variations – classic, with a touch of cayenne, and a hint of espresso – this recipe offers a trio of taste sensations. The classic recipe provides a harmonious balance of chocolate and pepper, while the cayenne-infused cookies add a fiery kick, sure to ignite your senses. For those who prefer a sophisticated twist, the espresso-infused cookies deliver a delightful coffee note that elevates the chocolate experience.
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CHOCOLATE-BLACK PEPPER COOKIES
These crunchy cookies get a flavorful kick from black pepper and cinnamon.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, pepper, espresso powder, and cinnamon into a large bowl; set aside.
- Put butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture; mix until just combined.
- Turn out dough onto a piece of parchment paper, and roll into a 2-inch-diameter log. Roll log in the parchment. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove log from parchment paper. Let soften slightly at room temperature, about 5 minutes. Roll log in sanding sugar, gently pressing down to adhere sugar to dough. Transfer log to a cutting board, and slice into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place rounds on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing 1 inch apart. Sprinkle each round with freshly ground pepper.
- Bake cookies until there is slight resistance when you lightly touch centers, about 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 2 days.
CHOCOLATE BLACK-PEPPER ICEBOX COOKIES
Icebox cookies get their name from the fact that the dough must be chilled first, before being sliced into individual cookies. These are flavored with cocoa powder and finely ground black pepper.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt pepper, espresso, and cinnamon; Set the flour mixture aside.
- In the bowl of a electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; beat to combine. Add the reserved flour mixture, beating on low speed, until combined.
- Have ready a large piece of parchment paper. Turn out the dough onto parchment, and roll into a 2-inch diameter log. Roll log in the parchment. Transfer log to the refrigerator, and chill dough at least 1 hour overnight.
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove the log from refrigerator, and remove the parchment. Pour the sanding sugar onto a baking pan, and roll the log in the sugar, gently pressing down to adhere sugar to dough. Transfer the log to a cutting board, and slice it into 1/4 inch-thick rounds. Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Sprinkle each cookie with some freshly ground black pepper.
- Bake the cookies until there is slight resistance when you light touch them in the centers, about 12 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Bake remaining dough. Store cookies in airtight container up to 2 days.
CHOCOLATE-BLACK PEPPER COOKIES
Steps:
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, pepper, espresso powder, and cinnamon into a large bowl; set aside. Put butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture; mix until just combined. Turn out dough onto a piece of parchment paper, and roll into a 2-inch-diameter log. Roll log in the parchment. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove log from parchment paper. Let soften slightly at room temperature, about 5 minutes. Roll log in sanding sugar, gently pressing down to adhere sugar to dough. Transfer log to a cutting board, and slice into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place rounds on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing 1 inch apart. Sprinkle each round with freshly ground pepper. Bake cookies until there is slight resistance when you lightly touch centers, about 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 2 days.
BLACK PEPPER CHOCOLATE COOKIES
Categories Cookies Chocolate Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly
Yield 4 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- After mixing all ingredients together add 3 cups flour and milk to make consistency of dough easy to handle and to knead. Make into small meatball size balls, place on cookie sheet with silpat and bake for 12 min on 375 degrees.
Tips:
- Use good quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cookies.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before enjoying them. This will allow the flavors to meld and the cookies to firm up.
Conclusion:
Black pepper chocolate cookies are a delicious and unique treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual gathering to a formal party. With their combination of sweet and savory flavors, these cookies are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a new cookie recipe to try, give these black pepper chocolate cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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