Best 6 Slightly Spicy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our tantalizing Slightly Spicy Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies are a symphony of sweet and savory, featuring a hint of heat that perfectly complements the rich chocolate chips. Our curated collection of recipes offers a range of options to suit every taste and dietary preference, from classic to gluten-free and vegan variations. Embark on a culinary adventure and discover the perfect Slightly Spicy Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe for your next baking escapade.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET AND SPICY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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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.

Provided by Lynda

Categories     Desserts

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp cinnamon
1 stick butter (softened)
¼ cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
¼ cup + 2 Tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 121 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 114 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1 g

SPICY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Kicked up chocolate chip cookies with the addition of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Cooking time is per batch. These are so good!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 31m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Mix together first 6 ingredients and set aside.
  • Cream shortening, sugars and vanilla until well mixed.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add flour mixture slowly and beat well.
  • Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts by hand.
  • Drop dough by tablespoonful onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or just until cookies brown.
  • Cool cookies on baking sheet for two minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.2, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7, Sodium 63.9, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 8.3, Protein 1.1

SPICY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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These cookies have a bit of a zing to them, from the addition of red pepper.Source: Unknown

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
8 ounces semi sweet dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup butter
two large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup semi sweet dark chocolate chips
glaze:
3 ounces white chocolate
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • 1. for cookies, preheat the oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix the flour, baking powder, red pepper flakes, and salt in a small bowl. Heat the raisins and coffee liqueur in a small pan over low heat.
  • 2. Melt the chocolate with the butter in a double boiler over barely simmering water. Set aside to cool. Beat the eggs and sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer at high speed until very pale and creamy, about five minutes
  • 3. With mixer at medium speed, beat in the chocolate and vanilla. With mixer at low speed, beat in the mixed dry ingredients and then the raisin mixture and chocolate chips. Drop tablespoons of the dough 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until risen slightly, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes. Transfer to wire racks and let cool completely. Glaze: melt the white chocolate and red pepper flakes in a double boiler over barely simmering water. Drizzle over the cooled cookies and let rest until set, about 30 minutes. Makes about 18

SPICY SURPRISE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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I found this recipe on a cleaning website (of all places). It was a contribution from "Shelly". The spicy surprise is a mildly fiery blend of cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper!

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In mixing bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs and vanilla.
  • Beat until smooth and light.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper.
  • Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
  • Beat until just combined.
  • Fold in chocolate chips until combined.
  • Scoop cookies into 2-inch balls and place on cookie sheets.
  • Bake until lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly, then remove from cookie sheets and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

SPICY CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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Everything's nice about Mexican hot chocolate, which is why we dreamed up a cookie that showcases its signature qualities: deep cocoa flavor, a melt-in-your-mouth texture, and the assertive kick of cayenne pepper and cinnamon. Bake a batch or two, and wow a crowd -- or just your coworkers -- on Cinco de Mayo.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 ounces semisweet chocolate (61 percent cacao), chopped (2 1/3 cups)
1/2 cup turbinado sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk together flour, cocoa, cinnamon, salt, cayenne, and baking soda.
  • In a separate bowl, beat butter with brown sugar on medium-highspeed until light and fluffy, about3 minutes. Beat in egg and vanillauntil well combined. Reduce speedto low and beat in flour mixture untiljust incorporated. Stir in chocolate.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls(each 1 heaping tablespoon).Gently roll each in turbinado sugarto coat; place 2 inches aparton parchment-lined baking sheets.Bake until surfaces crack slightly,11 to 14 minutes. Let cool 5 minuteson sheets, then transfer to awire rack and let cool completely.

SPICED MEXICAN CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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We know what you're thinking; cinnamon, chocolate and... cayenne in a cookie!? Yup! Our Spiced Mexican Chocolate Cookies are a decadent, dark chocolate cookie elevated with a perfect hum of heat. These ingredients are traditionally found in Mexican cuisine, and when combined in the form of a dessert, the result is out-of-this-world good! The flavor profile of our Mexican chocolate cookies is rich, warming and simply irresistible. Try adding our cayenne chocolate cookies to your seasonal cookie tray, or have fun experimenting with a truly exciting new recipe. Remember, no whisk, no reward!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 tablespoons Demerara (raw) sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and red pepper; set aside.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in granulated sugar. Pour into large bowl. Beat in eggs with spoon one at a time until blended. Beat in vanilla. Stir in flour mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Shape dough into 36 (1 1/4 -inch) balls. Lightly butter hands if dough is sticky when shaping into balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets; flatten slightly. Sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon of Demerara sugar over top of each cookie.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, at least 20 minutes. Store covered in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips. 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 the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

These slightly spicy chocolate chip cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these cookies a try!

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