Best 5 Chocolate Pepper Cookies South African Recipes

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Chocolate pepper cookies, a delectable treat from the heart of South Africa, are known for their unique blend of sweet and spicy flavors. The combination of rich chocolate and aromatic peppercorns creates a tantalizing taste that has captivated palates for generations. Whether you enjoy them as a delightful snack, a special dessert, or a thoughtful gift, these cookies promise an unforgettable culinary experience. With various recipes available, this article will guide you through selecting the perfect one to satisfy your craving for these extraordinary chocolate pepper cookies.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE PEPPER COOKIES (SOUTH AFRICA) RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by á-43062

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped and divided
12 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Melt 8 ounces of the chocolate and set aside. 2. Beat the butter until light and airy. Add the sugar and beat until completely incorporated into butter. 3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. 4. In a separate bowl, sift or whisk the flour and baking soda. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients to to butter mixture little by little, until just incorporated. 5. Mix the melted chocolate into the butter mixture. Stir in the remaining chopped chocolate and the ground pepper. Cover and refrigerate until dough is cool and firm. 6. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or grease generously). 7. Drop the batter by the tablespoonful onto the baking sheet, about 1 inch apart on sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until crisp on outside but still chewy inside.

CHOCOLATE PEPPER COOKIES (SOUTH AFRICAN)



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Make and share this Chocolate Pepper Cookies (South African) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by philip dreger

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb bittersweet chocolate or 1 lb semisweet chocolate, chopped
12 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup fine brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt half the chocolate.
  • Beat butter until light and airy.
  • Add sugar and beat until completely incorporated into butter.
  • Beat in eggs one by one.
  • Combine flour and baking soda and sift into butter mixture little by little until incorporated.
  • Mix chocolate into the butter mixture.
  • Stir in remaining chopped chocolate and pepper.
  • Cover and refrigerate until dough is cool and firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cover baking sheet with parchment paper ( or grease generously).
  • Place tablespoonful of batter about 1 inch apart on sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until crisp on outside but still chewy inside.

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 PEPPER COOKIES



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This recipe originally comes from Gerhard Jenne's book "Decorating Cakes and Cookies". He ices them with red and orange coloured water cing and then ices devilish little faces to make cute Halloween cookies. I made these at Christmas last year with out any icing and they disappeared very quickly as it is a very good recipe. Serving numbers are a guess but it does make a few. I tend to roll them out and use cutouts instead of doing the slice and bake routine.

Provided by Missy Wombat

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h22m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 9

50 g butter
75 g caster sugar
50 g brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, beaten
125 g flour, sifted
25 g cocoa
1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
125 g baking chocolate, finely chopped or 125 g chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Cream the butter and sugar.
  • Add the vanilla and then the egg.
  • Add the dry ingredients.
  • Lastly add the chocolate and mix until well combined.
  • Shape into a log and chill for 1 hour minimum.
  • Can remain chilled for up to one week if preparing in advance.
  • Cut off 4mm slices to form the cookies and bake on baking paper for 10-12 minutes at 180 degrees Celcius.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2069.4, Fat 116.5, SaturatedFat 70.4, Cholesterol 318.4, Sodium 415.2, Carbohydrate 272.9, Fiber 33.5, Sugar 125.7, Protein 41.2

PEPPER COOKIES II



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This recipe has been in my family for years. The recipe used to contain black pepper, but we found it spicy enough without it.

Provided by LLYONS

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup shortening, melted and cooled slightly
1 egg
¾ cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine the shortening, egg, water and vanilla. Stir in the sugar, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Mix to combine. Shape the dough into walnut sized balls. Bake on a ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. When cool frost with confectioners' sugar or dip into melted white morsels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 82.8 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips or cocoa powder.
  • To make the cookies chewier, add an extra egg yolk.
  • If you don't have any cayenne pepper, you can substitute black pepper or chili powder.
  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the dough.
  • If you want a sweeter cookie, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar.
  • For a more intense chocolate flavor, use a higher quality chocolate.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, as this will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set, as overbaking will make them dry.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These chocolate pepper cookies are a delicious and unique treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them spicy or sweet, these cookies are sure to please. So next time you are in the mood for a chocolatey treat, give these chocolate pepper cookies a try!

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