Y'all know that Tex-Mex food is a cuisine in a league all its own, right? It’s not some fusion of half Texas food and half Mexican food stirred together. Tex-Mex food includes favorites like tortilla soup, carne guisada, refried beans, crispy tacos, cheese enchiladas with chili gravy, migas and more. Are you hungry yet?
It takes a special kind of dessert to follow such spicy food—a dessert that also has a little kick to it. I’m going to let y’all in on a little secret: Texans sprinkle cayenne pepper and chili powder on their chocolate desserts. Yep, it’s true. Just ask your favorite Texan. They’ll tell you that the combination of chocolate and spice creates a sweet burn that is unbeatable. The thing about sweet heat is that it keeps you comin’ back for more. Don’t say I didn’t warn you now: these cookies are addictive.
Yields 1 dozen cookies. *If you're adverse to shortening, use butter in its place. Then, the recipe would call for 8 tablespoons (1 whole stick) of butter.1 Dozen Spicy Chocolate Cookies
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 102Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 72mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g
Molly says
I totally love the idea of spicy chocolate cookies. It's like a cup of Mexican hot chocolate, but warm and chewy from the oven! mmm...
Katie says
I totally did not know that about Tex-Mex! Got to explore this further. I love spice and chocolate - sometimes I add some cayenne in my chocolate milk. The cookies look delicious.
Peggy says
I love mixing chocolate with spices! It just gives a unique flavor that can't be beat! These cookies sound so delicious!
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
I've never had a spicy cookie but I'm intrigued!
Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels says
I love spicy flavors and chocolate together, it's sooo good. Your cookies look amazing. I wish I had some right now! :)
Apicius' Apprentice says
I recently tried a similar recipe from Martha's site, but this looks EVEN BETTER. I think I would love the addition of the espresso into the cookie. Love the photo too, it's beautifully shot!
blackbookkitchendiaries says
this sounds just lovely! i cant wait to try it out. thank you for sharing this.
sweetlife says
chocolate and spices, a perfect combo...we use them in sweet and savoy..yummy!!
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briarrose says
Yum...I love the dash of heat in these.
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says
Cayenne in chocolate cookies!!!! Great idea!! I have had it in a chocolate bar, but never in a baked good. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!