Best 12 Black Pepper Cookies Recipes

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## Indulge in the Classic Charm of Black Pepper Cookies: A Culinary Journey Through Delectable Variations

Across cultures and cuisines, cookies hold a special place in our hearts. Their irresistible aroma, delightful crunch, and comforting flavors make them a timeless treat, perfect for any occasion. Among the vast array of cookie creations, black pepper cookies stand out as a unique and intriguing culinary delight. Hailing from diverse culinary traditions, these cookies showcase the versatility of this humble spice, transforming it into a flavor enhancer that elevates the classic cookie experience.

In this comprehensive culinary guide, we present a collection of tantalizing black pepper cookie recipes that will take you on a journey of taste and texture. From traditional European delights to exotic Eastern confections, these recipes showcase the diverse applications of black pepper in cookie-making. Discover the perfect balance of sweet and savory with our classic black pepper cookies, where a hint of pepper enhances the rich, buttery flavor.

For those seeking a more adventurous twist, our black pepper chocolate chip cookies combine the timeless duo of chocolate and pepper, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. If you prefer a chewy and nutty treat, our black pepper oatmeal cookies offer a satisfying crunch with every bite. Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of India with our black pepper jaggery cookies, where the warmth of pepper blends harmoniously with the sweetness of jaggery.

For a gluten-free indulgence, our black pepper almond flour cookies provide a delightful alternative, showcasing the nutty flavor of almond flour complemented by a touch of pepper. Experience the delicate fusion of flavors in our black pepper shortbread cookies, where the crumbly texture and subtle pepper notes create a sophisticated treat. And for those with a sweet tooth, our black pepper snickerdoodles elevate the classic cinnamon-sugar cookie with a hint of pepper, creating a delightful surprise in every bite.

With each recipe meticulously crafted and tested, this collection ensures a successful baking adventure. Detailed instructions, helpful tips, and stunning visuals guide you through the process, making it easy for bakers of all skill levels to create these delectable black pepper cookies. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the versatility and charm of black pepper in cookie-making.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE-BLACK PEPPER COOKIES



Chocolate-Black Pepper Cookies image

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

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon finely ground pepper, plus more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon good-quality instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Coarse sanding sugar, for rolling

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 COOKIES



Black Pepper Cookies image

Cookies with black pepper.

Provided by Mary Adams Hogan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 ½ cups raisins
2 tablespoons chopped candied citron
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Beat eggs with brown sugar. Stir in flour with baking soda, salt, spices and pepper. Add nuts, raisins and citron and stir to coat. Pour the egg-sugar mixture into flour mixture and stir to make a stiff dough. Chill.
  • Using rounded teaspoonful of dough roll into balls with floured hands. Put on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 47.2 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

LEMON-BLACK PEPPER CORNMEAL COOKIES



Lemon-Black Pepper Cornmeal Cookies image

Provided by Lori Longbotham

Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Citrus     Dessert     Bake     Lemon     Cornmeal     Spice     Spring     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 teaspoon fresh, coarsely ground black pepper (optional)
Pinch of salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup finely grated lemon zest
2 large egg yolks

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk the flour, cornmeal, black pepper, if using, and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • 2. Beat the butter, sugar, and zest in a medium bowl with an electric mixer, beginning on low speed and increasing to medium-high speed, until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks and beat to combine well. Reduce the speed to low, add the flour mixture, and beat on low speed just until blended; the dough will be crumbly.
  • 3. Press the dough together with your hands and divide it in half. Place each half on a sheet of wax paper and form each piece into a 10-by-1 1/4-inch log. Smooth each log with dampened fingers. Chill the logs, wrapped in wax paper, for at least 3 hours, or until firm.
  • 4. At least 25 minutes before baking, position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 400°F. Butter 2 large nonstick baking sheets.
  • 5. Cut each log into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and arrange the rounds 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake, 1 sheet at a time, for 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let cool.

BLACK PEPPER BUTTER COOKIES



Black Pepper Butter Cookies image

These are my absolute favorite cookies. A friend in college had received a huge tin of homemade cookies from her mother and a version of these cookies were inside, along with many other types of cookies. I had never heard of black pepper cookies before and loved the unique flavor-sweet & buttery, with a slight kick from the pepper. I searched for years to find the recipe and finally found it in a Watkins spices cookbook several years ago. I make these every year for the holidays and everyone always wants to know the secret of my "vanilla flecked" butter cookies. Update: Eggs sizes seem to be shrinking, so depending upon the size of the eggs in your area, you may need to use an XL egg rather than a large. Regarding the pepper: fresh ground will produce huge grains of pepper and make things far too peppery and savory tasting. Please use finely ground pre-ground black pepper in this recipe, carefully measured using a measuring spoon and leveled off.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Dessert

Time 26m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sweet unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
extra sugar, for dipping glass

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients (except for the extra sugar for dipping the glass) together well using a heavy duty mixer.
  • Roll into 1/2 inch size balls-you will need three large ungreased cookie sheets, 16 balls per sheet.
  • Use the flat base of a drinking glass that has been dipped into sugar to flatten each dough ball on the cookie sheets.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 F (or 180 C) oven for 8-11 minutes or until lighly browned on the edges- do not overbake.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.

CHOCOLATE BLACK-PEPPER ICEBOX COOKIES



Chocolate Black-Pepper Icebox Cookies image

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

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 heaping teaspoon finely ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon instant espresso
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Sanding sugar, for sprinkling

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.

BLACK PEPPER CHRISTMAS COOKIES



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Susan Pease got this from her sister-in-law and then submitted it to All Saints Episcopal Church, West Plains, MO, 100th Anniversary version of Burnt Offerings.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 1 Batch

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups flour, sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup butter, soft
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
4 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Sift flour, baking powder and set aside.
  • Mix the spices into the butter. Blend in the sugar. Beat in the egg.
  • Stir in the flour mixture.
  • Chill at least several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Roll on a lightly floured board to 1/8 inch. Cut with cookie cutter.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned around the edges.
  • Cool and ice.
  • Store in an air tight container.
  • Glaze:.
  • Stir water into sugar and mix well.

LAUREN'S SUGAR AND SPICE BLACK PEPPER COOKIES



Lauren's Sugar and Spice Black Pepper Cookies image

I make these cookies all the time, and they are absolutely loved by everyone! Even my stuck-up, picky brother!

Provided by DIANNE DELL

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) package cinnamon swirl coffee cake mix
1 egg
½ cup shortening
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove the cinnamon packet from the mix and reserve 1/3 cup for later.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the cake mix, the rest of the packet of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and black pepper. Mix in the egg and shortening until a dough forms. Form dough into 1 inch balls, roll the balls in the reserved cinnamon packet and place them 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are cracked and puffy. Let cookies set on cookie sheets until completely cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 48.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CHOCOLATE-BLACK PEPPER COOKIES



CHOCOLATE-BLACK PEPPER COOKIES image

Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon finely ground pepper, plus more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon good-quality instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Coarse sanding sugar, for rolling

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



BLACK PEPPER CHOCOLATE COOKIES image

Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly

Yield 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 17

Mix Together:
3 eggs
1 1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. anisette extract
1 1/4 melted crisco
2 tbsp. vanilla extract
Mix Together:
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. clover
1 tsp. allspice
2 tsp. black pepper (Coarse)
1 tbsp. cinnamon
6 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 cups all pourpose flour
1/2 cup milk

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.

LIME AND BLACK PEPPER COOKIES



LIME AND BLACK PEPPER COOKIES image

Yield 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup whole milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, at room temperature
2 cups (8.5 ounces) flour
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon lime zest (about 5 limes)
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Confectioner's sugar, for dusting the finished cookies
Black pepper, to garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the milk, vanilla and egg, and beat over low speed just to incorporate. 2. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, lime zest, baking powder, pepper and salt, breaking up any lumps. 3. With the mixer on low speed, slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. 4. Place dough on a sheet of plastic wrap and roll into a log shape about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. 5. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the dough log and slice crosswise into cookies one-fourth inch thick. Place the cookies on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake until a light golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. 6. Remove the cookies and cool on a rack. Dust the cooled cookies lightly with confectioner's sugar (and black pepper, if using). Each of 48 cookies: 54 calories; 1 gram protein; 8 grams carbohydrates; 0 fiber; 2 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 10 mg. cholesterol; 4 grams sugar; 29 mg. sodium.

BLACK PEPPER BUTTER COOKIES



Black pepper Butter Cookies image

How's this for unusual? Different, yes. But the taste is pure heaven.Source: Unknown

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 oz. butter, cut and cubed
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups flour
2 eggs
dash of vanilla
freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and flour til fluffy. add one egg and vanilla and blend well. Fold in the flour and mix to a dough like consistency. Refrigerate dough for two hours.
  • 2. Remove dough from refrigerator and roll out to about 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle liberally with black pepper, pressing it gently into the dough with the rolling pin. Cut out dough with cookie cutter and place on baking paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • 3. Make an egg wash by beating one egg with a little water. Brush the egg wash over cookies and sprinkle lightly with sugar. Bake at 325 for 5 to 7 minutes. From Splendido's, in The Emarcadero, San Francisco

BLACK PEPPER BUTTER COOKIES



BLACK PEPPER BUTTER COOKIES image

Categories     Cookies

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sweet butter, softened
1 large egg
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • 1 Mix all ingredients together with mixer 2 Roll into 1/2 inch balls (3 ungreased cookis sheets, 16 balls/sheet) 3 Use flat base of drinking glass dipped in sugar to flatten each dough ball i=on cookie sheets 4 Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 8-11 minutes or until lightly browned on the egdes 5 Place cookies on wire racks to cool

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect dough consistency, avoid overworking it. Overworking can result in tough cookies.
  • For a crispier texture, bake the cookies for a few extra minutes, but keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
  • Enhance the flavor of the cookies by using freshly ground black pepper. Pre-ground pepper tends to lose its potency over time.
  • If you prefer a less spicy cookie, reduce the amount of black pepper to 1/2 teaspoon.
  • Experiment with different toppings to add visual appeal and texture. Some popular choices include chopped nuts, sprinkles, or a drizzle of melted chocolate.

Conclusion:

The black pepper cookies presented in this article offer a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. They are easy to make, requiring minimal ingredients and effort, making them a perfect treat for both novice and experienced bakers. Whether you enjoy them as a sweet treat with your afternoon tea or as a gift for friends and family, these cookies are sure to leave a lasting impression. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey that will yield a batch of delectable black pepper cookies that are both visually appealing and irresistibly delicious.

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