THREE-PEPPER SPICE COOKIES.

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This spicy cookie recipe came from Better Homes & Gardens. Black pepper & cayenne IN A COOKIE!? Oh yeah!

Provided by Nancygirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 48m

Yield 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
medium-grind black pepper
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • With an electric mixer on medium beat butter.
  • Add sugar, baking powder, ground chili, the 1/2 tsp finely ground pepper, ginger, clove, cinnamon, and cayenne.
  • Beat until combined.
  • Add egg and milk. Mix well.
  • Beat in as much flour as possible, stir in remaining flour. If necessary knead dough to blend.
  • Shape dough into a ball and divide in half. Shape each into a 6 1/2-inch long roll. Wrap in plastic and chill 4 to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cut rolls into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Place 1-inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle with medium ground pepper.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes until edges are golden.
  • Melt chocolate and shortening in a small sauce pan on low. Dip slightly cooled cookies half way into chocolate, let set on waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.2, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 7.2, Sodium 24.4, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 0.6

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