Best 6 Viennese Chocolate Pepper Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Viennese Chocolate Pepper Cookies, a delightful treat that combines the richness of chocolate with a hint of spice. These cookies, originating from the heart of Vienna, Austria, have captivated taste buds for generations. Experience a symphony of flavors as the cocoa powder and chocolate chips blend harmoniously, while a touch of cayenne pepper adds a subtle warmth that lingers on the palate. Immerse yourself in the culinary journey of Viennese baking with this timeless recipe, passed down through generations of skilled confectioners. Explore variations that cater to your preferences, including a vegan-friendly version and alternatives for those with dietary restrictions. Embark on a delightful baking adventure and create these delectable cookies that will transport you to the charming streets of Vienna.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

VIENNESE CHOCOLATE PEPPER COOKIES



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Put these thin little chocolate cookies on your holiday platter & let tasters be surprised, very surprised. The black pepper and allspice gives unexpected snap. Found in The Washington Post, adapted from "The Ultimate Chocolate Cookie Book," by Bruce Weinstein. Make the dough & chill - this allows you to bake when you want to, as many as you want at a time.

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Dessert

Time 44m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups flour, plus additional for dusting the work surface
3/4 cup cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cool, cut into small pieces (6 ounces)
1 cup sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  • Using a stand mixer on medium speed, soften the butter, about 1 minute. Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy, if still a little gritty, about 2 minutes. Beat in 3/4 teaspoon of the pepper and the allspice. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth, about 1 minute. Reduce speed to low and stir in the flour mixture, just until combined.
  • Lightly dust the work surface with flour and turn the dough onto it. Roll gently into a 9-inch log, wrap in plastic and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.
  • Position oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat liner.
  • Slice the log into 1/4-inch-thick pieces and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 6 minutes, then rotate the baking sheets top to bottom and front to back. Bake for about 6 more minutes, or until the cookies are slightly puffed and the tops feel springy. Cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer the cookies to racks to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, mix the confectioners' sugar with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. After all of the cookies are cooled, sift the sugar-pepper mixture over the cookies through a fine-mesh strainer. Store in an airtight container at room temperature between layers of wax paper for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

CHOCOLATE PEPPER COOKIES (SOUTH AFRICAN)



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Make and share this Chocolate Pepper Cookies (South African) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by philip dreger

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb bittersweet chocolate or 1 lb semisweet chocolate, chopped
12 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup fine brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt half the chocolate.
  • Beat butter until light and airy.
  • Add sugar and beat until completely incorporated into butter.
  • Beat in eggs one by one.
  • Combine flour and baking soda and sift into butter mixture little by little until incorporated.
  • Mix chocolate into the butter mixture.
  • Stir in remaining chopped chocolate and pepper.
  • Cover and refrigerate until dough is cool and firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cover baking sheet with parchment paper ( or grease generously).
  • Place tablespoonful of batter about 1 inch apart on sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until crisp on outside but still chewy inside.

VIENNESE CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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this should be served with coffee or tea.

Provided by Donald Cole

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 stick butter
1/2 c confectioners' sugar
21/3 c all purpose flour
2 Tbsp cocoa, unsweetened
3 Tbsp cornstarch
4 oz plain chocolate
just a little confectioner sugar to sprinkle on cookies when done

Steps:

  • 1. preheat oven to 350 degrees. cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. work in flower, cocoa powder and cornstarch.
  • 2. pipe mixture on a gressed baking dish in long strips or with a star tip for your bags. back for about 18 to 20 minutes.
  • 3. melt the chocolate. dip half the cookie into the chocolate and leave to set on a non stick paper.
  • 4. dust the uncoated halves of the cookie with confectioner sugar.

VIENNESE COOKIES



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A Swedish friend shared this recipe with me many years ago. A chocolate glaze tops tender cookies filled with apricot jam. -Beverly Stirrat, Mission, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/4 cups butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-2/3 cups ground almonds
1 cup apricot preserves
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Combine flour and ground almonds; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. , Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/4-in. round cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., Spread jam on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip half of each sandwich cookie into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

VIENNESE CRESCENT COOKIES



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Make and share this Viennese Crescent Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katemonster8

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 48 cookies, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
1 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • in a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, nuts, confectioners' sugar, salt, and vanilla. hand mix until roughly blended.
  • shape dough into a ball, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • remove dough from fridge and form into 1 inch balls. shape each ball into a small log, about 3 inches long. place rolls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet, curving each one into a crescent.
  • bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cookies are set but not brown.
  • let sit 1 minute, then remove from cookie sheet. place cookies on aluminum foil, then dust with 1 cup of sugar.
  • store in an airtight container, then dust with remaining sugar just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.9, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 33.5, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 6.2, Protein 1

VIENNESE CRESCENT HOLIDAY COOKIES



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These cookies have been a Christmas family favorite for 20 years. Flaky and buttery, they are worth the effort. Almonds can be substituted for hazelnuts.

Provided by Debby Hawkins

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Austrian

Time 1h25m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
1 cup hazelnuts, ground
½ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 vanilla bean

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, nuts, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, salt, and vanilla. Hand mix until thoroughly blended. Shape dough into a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, place sugar in a bowl or small container. With sharp chef's knife, split vanilla bean lengthwise. Scrape out seeds, and mix them into the sugar. Cut pod into 2 inch pieces and mix into sugar.
  • Remove dough from refrigerator and form into 1 inch balls. Roll each ball into a small roll, 3 inches long. Place rolls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet, and bend each one to make a crescent shape.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set but not brown.
  • Let stand 1 minute, then remove from cookie sheets. Place hot cookies on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Sprinkle with prepared sugar mixture. Turn gently to coat on both sides. Cool completely and store in an airtight container at room temperature. Just before serving, coat with more vanilla flavored sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 33.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The chocolate is the star of these cookies, so it's important to use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is a good option.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough before baking will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: The cookies should be slightly soft in the center when they come out of the oven. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving: The cookies will be easier to handle and will taste better if you let them cool completely before serving.

Conclusion:

These Viennese Chocolate Pepper Cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of chocolate, pepper, and almonds makes these cookies a truly unique and unforgettable experience. So next time you are looking for a special cookie to bake, give these Viennese Chocolate Pepper Cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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