Best 6 Chocolate Black Pepper Icebox Cookies Recipes

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Chocolate and black pepper might seem like an unlikely pairing, but the combination of sweet and spicy creates a taste sensation that is both intriguing and delightful. The addition of the black pepper gives the cookie a slight warmth and spiciness that complements the richness of the chocolate perfectly. Chocolate black pepper icebox cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be stored in the freezer for up to two months, making them a great option for a quick and easy snack or dessert.

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CHOCOLATE-BLACK PEPPER COOKIES



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These crunchy cookies get a flavorful kick from black pepper and cinnamon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon finely ground pepper, plus more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon good-quality instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Coarse sanding sugar, for rolling

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, pepper, espresso powder, and cinnamon into a large bowl; set aside.
  • Put butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture; mix until just combined.
  • Turn out dough onto a piece of parchment paper, and roll into a 2-inch-diameter log. Roll log in the parchment. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove log from parchment paper. Let soften slightly at room temperature, about 5 minutes. Roll log in sanding sugar, gently pressing down to adhere sugar to dough. Transfer log to a cutting board, and slice into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place rounds on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing 1 inch apart. Sprinkle each round with freshly ground pepper.
  • Bake cookies until there is slight resistance when you lightly touch centers, about 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 2 days.

CHOCOLATE BLACK-PEPPER ICEBOX COOKIES



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Icebox cookies get their name from the fact that the dough must be chilled first, before being sliced into individual cookies. These are flavored with cocoa powder and finely ground black pepper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 heaping teaspoon finely ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon instant espresso
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt pepper, espresso, and cinnamon; Set the flour mixture aside.
  • In the bowl of a electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; beat to combine. Add the reserved flour mixture, beating on low speed, until combined.
  • Have ready a large piece of parchment paper. Turn out the dough onto parchment, and roll into a 2-inch diameter log. Roll log in the parchment. Transfer log to the refrigerator, and chill dough at least 1 hour overnight.
  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove the log from refrigerator, and remove the parchment. Pour the sanding sugar onto a baking pan, and roll the log in the sugar, gently pressing down to adhere sugar to dough. Transfer the log to a cutting board, and slice it into 1/4 inch-thick rounds. Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Sprinkle each cookie with some freshly ground black pepper.
  • Bake the cookies until there is slight resistance when you light touch them in the centers, about 12 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Bake remaining dough. Store cookies in airtight container up to 2 days.

BLACK FOREST ICEBOX COOKIES



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These rich chocolate wafers are the perfect complement to the creamy filling's sweet-tart tones. Chill for up to four hours; any longer and the wafers get too soft to pick up with your hands. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 20 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
Dash salt
3/4 cup fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries (thawed), coarsely chopped
3/4 cup cherry juice blend
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 to 2 drops red food coloring, optional
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon cherry brandy
1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafers
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add the cherries, juice blend and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; if desired, stir in food coloring. Cool to room temperature. , In a small bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, confectioners' sugar and brandy. Spread about 1 teaspoon cheese mixture onto each of 20 wafers; layer each with 2 teaspoons cherry mixture. Top with remaining wafers. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking pan., Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chips; whisk until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BLACK PEPPER COOKIES



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Cookies with black pepper.

Provided by Mary Adams Hogan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 ½ cups raisins
2 tablespoons chopped candied citron
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Beat eggs with brown sugar. Stir in flour with baking soda, salt, spices and pepper. Add nuts, raisins and citron and stir to coat. Pour the egg-sugar mixture into flour mixture and stir to make a stiff dough. Chill.
  • Using rounded teaspoonful of dough roll into balls with floured hands. Put on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 47.2 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

GUATEMALAN ICEBOX COOKIES



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Guatemalan recipe using cayenne pepper, chocolate, cinnamon, and black pepper to make some seriously good cookies

Provided by Papagayita

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 30 cookies, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
12 tablespoons unsalted butter
wax paper

Steps:

  • Mix egg, vanilla and sugar on medium speed until mixture is white and creamy.
  • Using cold butter, cut into small pieces and add to mixture stirring well.
  • Mix together the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and slowly add to egg/sugar/butter mixture being careful to not over mix.
  • Make half of mixture into 8 inch log on wax paper and roll paper around it. repeat with other half of mixture. place in freezer for at least 4 hours, ideally 8 hours.
  • Remove from freezer, preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
  • Place on greased cookie sheet 1 inch apart.
  • Bake at 350°F for 8-12 minutes or until small cracks appear on tops. Should have between 2-3 dozen cookies, depending on thickness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.5, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 23, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 6.8, Protein 1.3

VIENNESE CHOCOLATE PEPPER COOKIES



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Put these thin little chocolate cookies on your holiday platter & let tasters be surprised, very surprised. The black pepper and allspice gives unexpected snap. Found in The Washington Post, adapted from "The Ultimate Chocolate Cookie Book," by Bruce Weinstein. Make the dough & chill - this allows you to bake when you want to, as many as you want at a time.

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Dessert

Time 44m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups flour, plus additional for dusting the work surface
3/4 cup cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cool, cut into small pieces (6 ounces)
1 cup sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  • Using a stand mixer on medium speed, soften the butter, about 1 minute. Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy, if still a little gritty, about 2 minutes. Beat in 3/4 teaspoon of the pepper and the allspice. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth, about 1 minute. Reduce speed to low and stir in the flour mixture, just until combined.
  • Lightly dust the work surface with flour and turn the dough onto it. Roll gently into a 9-inch log, wrap in plastic and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.
  • Position oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat liner.
  • Slice the log into 1/4-inch-thick pieces and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 6 minutes, then rotate the baking sheets top to bottom and front to back. Bake for about 6 more minutes, or until the cookies are slightly puffed and the tops feel springy. Cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer the cookies to racks to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, mix the confectioners' sugar with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. After all of the cookies are cooled, sift the sugar-pepper mixture over the cookies through a fine-mesh strainer. Store in an airtight container at room temperature between layers of wax paper for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling for ingredients while you're in the middle of baking.
  • Use Good Quality Chocolate: The chocolate is the star of these cookies, so it's important to use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy. Look for a chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much.
  • Don't Overmix the Dough: Overmixing the dough can make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Cookies Until They Are Just Set: The cookies should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven. They will continue to firm up as they cool.

Conclusion:

Chocolate black pepper icebox cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for a party or a snack. The combination of chocolate and black pepper is unique and flavorful. If you are looking for a new and exciting cookie recipe, these cookies are definitely worth a try.

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