Chewy Mexican Chocolate Cookies
Makes about 12 four-inch round cookies
 
Ingredients:

• 1 cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Pinch of freshly ground pepper
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup softened butter
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup chopped dark chocolate
• ¼ cup melted white chocolate (for drizzling)

 
Directions:

1. Preheat over to 350 degrees F
2. Sift together flour, cinnamon, cocoa, cayenne, baking powder, pepper, and salt
3. Cream eggs and sugar until light and fluffy
4. Add butter and vanilla extract to the egg mixture until well combined
5. Add flour mixture to egg mixture and mix until well combined
6. Incorporate chopped dark chocolate pieces.
7. Drop a level tablespoon of batter onto a parchment lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart
8. Bake for 9-11 minutes
9. Cool completely before drizzling with white chocolate

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