ORANGE-CHILI CHOCOLATE COOKIES

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I love spicy chocolate so I came up with this recipe. Because it starts with a packaged sugar cookie mix, it's super easy! And orange, cinnamon and cayenne are a surprising combo that can't be beat.-Debbie Blunt, Wickenburg, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (17-1/2 ounces) sugar cookie mix
1/3 cup baking cocoa
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Triple Sec, optional
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cookie mix, cocoa, orange zest, cinnamon and cayenne. Beat in butter, egg, vanilla and, if desired, Triple Sec., Mix sugar and cinnamon. Roll dough into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar mixture. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Daphine Njeri
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing.


Hadi Ayyan
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These cookies are a bit too spicy for my taste.


Chiara Johnson
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I was hesitant to try these cookies because of the chili powder, but I'm so glad I did. They're amazing!


Basil Robinson
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I've never had a cookie like this before. It's so unique and flavorful.


Kauma Amir
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover oranges.


Rabia Umair
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cookies.


Romae Robertson
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The recipe is easy to follow and the cookies are always a crowd-pleaser.


gamer pro313
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfectly.


Ronald Johnson
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion.


ashik
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I loved the hint of spice from the chili powder.


Simra Khan
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The cookies were easy to make and didn't take long to bake.


robbo Cvilla
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The orange, chili, and chocolate flavors melded together perfectly, creating a unique and delicious cookie.


Lexi Tenorio
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These cookies were a hit with my family and friends.