Sunday, January 19, 2014

Cayenne Chocolate Cookies

Indulging in chocolatey delights became my next irresistible temptation after mastering Nyonya Pineapple Tarts and Chinese Peanut Cookies. With my partner away on travels, the kitchen was my playground, and time was on my side. So, why not dive into the world of cookies again?

 

As someone who prefers a hint of spice over overwhelming sweetness, I decided to embark on crafting Cayenne Chocolate Cookies. Armed with cocoa powder and a mysteriously acquired bottle of cayenne pepper, I set out to create these eggless treats that promise to melt hearts and tantalize taste buds. The thought of their rich, chocolaty aroma filling my kitchen with warmth and comfort was simply irresistible.

Each batch, lovingly crafted, was a testament to my culinary adventure and the joy of sharing homemade goodness with loved ones. The addition of cayenne pepper not only imparted a subtle yet spicy depth to the cookies but also lent a beautiful hue, adding an enticing visual appeal to every bite.


Ingredients:

100g cold butter

40g sugar (adjust to taste)

13g cocoa powder

20g rice flour

60g plain flour

1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper (to taste)

1 tsp vanilla essence

A pinch of baking soda

1 tbsp flour (for dipping fork; set aside)

Method:

Cream or beat together the butter, sugar, and vanilla essence until light and fluffy.

Sift together the cocoa powder, rice flour, plain flour, baking soda, and cayenne pepper.

Fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until well combined. The dough will be sticky.

Chill the dough in the fridge for about 1 hour.

Roll the chilled dough into small balls and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Dip a fork into flour and press it gently onto each rolled ball to flatten.

Bake the cookies for 20-25 minutes at 160°C or until they are golden brown.







35 comments:

  1. chocolate and chilli are a combination in mexican food I've heard... this must have tasted different but yum for sure...

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  2. You're such a genius to come up with something like that. Would love to have some!

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  3. Goodness me! What fabulous looking cookies..LOVE the styling Nava. I simply love the combination of chocolate and chilli. For that matter, any spice with chocolate. You are becoming a baking genius:-)

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  4. it a very diff combo that knock ur taste buds off .love the chili flovred cookies

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  5. Mexican cooking has this awesome combo dishes, from sauces to sweets. Love your version.

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  6. Never heard of chilli flakes in cookies.. hmm.. but they do look good :)

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  7. Lovely combo dear, I gotta to try this soon, awesome...

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  8. Totally delicious, so you have taken up baking this year!

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  9. I never heard such combination. But very eager to taste the choco chilli combination.. its looks crunchy and yummy..

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  10. Wow! I did once try the choco and chili combo and quite liked it... You have done it so well Nava... they are perfectly baked

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  11. Scrumptious...I am sure my kids will love these, as they are chocolatyy....

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  12. with this combination,I feel like this is worth to try at home,I guess chocolate & chilli go together...

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  13. A must try :)
    I always love the combination of chocolate and chillies.

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  14. cookies look wonderful and very innovative...

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  15. Wow i am really loving the combination of rice and plain flour :) will give it a try .. yumm

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  16. chili to chocolate!! What a twist Nava!! I am so tempted to try these cookies :)

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  17. I am seeing lots of chili chocolate combo ,,,
    Will try some thing ..

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  18. These cookies look delish.. Loved the combo of chocolate and chili.

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  19. I have heard about chilli chocolate and this combination in cookies is very interesting and love to pick one from the tin

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  20. Love the combo....... Looks inviting!

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  21. Love the photos, You are my inspiration for baking.
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  22. Wow Nava, cookies look so yummy, crisp and very tempting!! Love to have them all, without sharing :p

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  23. Sounds interesting combo cookies..delicious !!

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  24. that's brilliant to use chocolate chili to make cookies!
    but i supposed that would be extra "hot" for the body if too much intake! hahaha

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  25. I wish I could have one now with my coffee delicious also makes a great homemade gift for the holidays.

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  26. Such a nice combo of chocolate and chilli!!

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  27. Such a different combi... looks perfect...n yum so much

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  28. These cookies have tempted me to comment again ..how cool they arev

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