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How to Make Chef John's Chili Chocolate Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of chocolate and chili, then you're in for a treat with Chef John's Chili Chocolate Cookies. These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, with a rich chocolate flavor that is complemented by a subtle heat from the chili. These cookies are not only delicious, but they are also easy to make, so you can enjoy them anytime you're in the mood for a little indulgence.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup dried currants
  • 2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua®)
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 24 cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Heat currants and coffee liqueur in a saucepan over low heat until it begins to simmer, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Combine unsweetened chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, and butter in bowl. Place bowl on top of a saucepan filled with 1-inch of water set over low heat. Stir chocolate mixture occasionally until melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Mix flour, black pepper, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in large bowl and set aside.
  • Whisk sugar and eggs in a small bowl until light, fluffy, and pale yellow, about 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in vanilla and melted chocolate mixture.
  • Fold flour mixture into sugar and chocolate mixture until combined.
  • Stir in dark chocolate chips and liqueur-soaked currants.
  • Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are almost set, about 12 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and leave on baking sheets to cool, 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to cooling rack and allow to finish cooling, 5 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    272 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 74mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 220mg

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