Double Chocolate Spiced Cookies

Name: Double Chocolate Spiced Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 60 cookies
Ingredients: Cookie; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 3/4 cup Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter softened; 1 large Land O Lakes® Egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Glaze; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons shortening; Decorator sprinkles, if desired

Black pepper, usually associated with savory foods, is a fun addition in this chocolate cookie.

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20 min

Prep Time

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Ingredients

1 ³/₄ cups all-purpose flour

¹/₂ cup unsweetened cocoa

1 ¹/₄ teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¹/₂ teaspoon salt

¹/₂ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 ¹/₄ cups powdered sugar

³/₄ cup Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter, softened

1 large Land O Lakes® Egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 teaspoons shortening

Decorator sprinkles, if desired

How to make

STEP 1

Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, pepper, salt and cinnamon in bowl. Set aside.
STEP 2

Place powdered sugar and butter into another bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed until well mixed.
STEP 3

Divide dough in half. Shape each half into ball; flatten slightly. Wrap each in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
STEP 4

Heat oven to 375ºF.
STEP 5

Roll out dough, one ball at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with 2-inch round cookie cutter. Place, 1 inch apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 7-8 minutes or until set. Cool completely.
STEP 6

Combine chocolate chips and shortening in bowl. Microwave 30 seconds; stir. Continue microwaving, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth.
STEP 7

Glaze cookies; top with sprinkles, if desired. Let stand until glaze is set.

60 Calories

3.5 Fat (g)

10 Cholesterol (mg)

30 Sodium (mg)

8 Carbohydrates (g)

0 Dietary Fiber

1 Protein (g)

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