Chili-chocko cookies

1/2 cup (125 mL) room temperature unsalted butter
1/2 cup (125 mL) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup (250 mL) packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
1/2 tsp (2 mL) kosher salt
1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cayenne pepper (adjust to taste; habanero pepper can also be used)
2 tsp (10 mL) ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (125 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour
Maldon salt to finish

Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.

In a microwave-safe bowl, add butter and chocolate chips and microwave in 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring until completely melted. Let cool to room temperature.

Transfer chocolate-butter mixture to a stand mixer with paddle attachment or a large bowl with an electric mixer. Add brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until fluffy. Add salt, baking powder, cayenne and cinnamon. Continue to mix until well-incorporated. Turn mixer down to low speed and slowly add cocoa powder and flour. Continue to mix until well-incorporated and there are no streaks.

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C).

Remove chilled dough from fridge and scoop out 1 tbsp-(15 ml) sized balls. Smooth out balls with hands and place on a lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches (5cm) between cookies. Slightly flatten balls with palms and sprinkle a bit of Maldon salt on top. Bake for 15 minutes, rotating sheets halfway, or until cookies are well-formed but still slightly soft.

Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.

Makes about 24 cookies. 

RadioActive wrote:

Where's the nuclear physics section?

Nuclear physics is so bad. Very very bad! F--k nuclear physics! Nuclear physics is so far to the right, or to the left, or whatever. For all I know, nuclear physics is a centrist phenomenon. Anyhow, the only cure for nuclear physics is a vaccine. To keep this radio related, the good doctor recommends 107.9 MHz of powerful radioisotopes, a good receiver and antenna far from local and co-channel interference, and call the doctor the morning after. Seriously, RA, just keep your brain and your health on an even keel. You do an awesome job here.
 

RadioActive wrote:

 
 

This is a headache I don't need right now when my health isn't 100%.    

     

I am sorry to learn this

Your health is priority one








 

Last edited by unclefester (November 4, 2024 10:37 am)

RadioActive wrote:

Thanks for your concern. I'm getting better after a battle with COVID. But hey, there's at least a bright side - no booster shot until next March!

Funny you say that

We're getting ours within the hour and the flu shot too...

Nuclear Physics? No idea what that is. I failed Grade 9 Science twice!! and had to take it at summer school. Since then I never attended another high school science class. To me the periodic table is something I would probably be something to eat my lunch on.

RadioActive wrote:

Thanks Saul. I appreciate the kind words.

Maybe we could combine them into one category - nuclear and Humpty Dumpty potato snacks.

We could call it Fission Chips.

So, would the "chippy" be called High Street Fission Chips?