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.

Lola Omisola
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I was looking for a new chocolate cookie recipe to try, and I'm so glad I found this one. The black pepper adds a really unique flavor that I love.


Al Muzahid
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These cookies are amazing! I love the way the black pepper complements the chocolate. They're also really easy to make.


Sumon Ahmed
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always perfect. They're chewy and delicious, and the black pepper adds a nice touch of spice.


Natnael Kebede
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I'm not a huge fan of black pepper, but I actually really liked these cookies. The pepper flavor is subtle and it really complements the chocolate.


Jam Shehzad
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These cookies are easy to make and have a great flavor. The black pepper adds a nice touch of spice.


GOLG DIGGER DJ
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These cookies are delicious! The black pepper gives them a little bit of a kick, and the chocolate is rich and decadent. I'll definitely be making these again!


Jayden Steyn
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I was looking for a new chocolate cookie recipe to try, and I'm so glad I found this one. The black pepper adds a really unique flavor that I love.


Muhammad sajid shah
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These cookies are amazing! I love the way the black pepper complements the chocolate. They're also really easy to make.


Moon Fati
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always perfect. They're chewy and delicious, and the black pepper adds a nice touch of spice.


Ashan Samad
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love the combination of chocolate and black pepper.


Jangir Malik
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I'm not a huge fan of black pepper, but I actually really liked these cookies. The pepper flavor is subtle and it really complements the chocolate.


Shaid Iqbal
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These cookies are delicious! The black pepper adds a nice depth of flavor to the chocolate.


Regan Vowmic
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The black pepper gives them a little bit of a kick, and the chocolate is rich and decadent. I'll definitely be making these again!


Bobby Atkins
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These cookies are easy to make and have a great flavor. The black pepper adds a nice touch of spice.


Riley Domingo
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I was a bit skeptical about the black pepper in these cookies, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're delicious and the pepper adds a really nice subtle kick.


Finis Williams
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These cookies are AMAZING! The combination of chocolate and black pepper is perfect, and they're so easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again.