Description
Chewy, spicy, and intensely chocolatey, these cookies are a fun twist on a classic. Perfect for a holiday bake-off or any chocolate craving!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (400 g) sugar
- 3/4 cups (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cups (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (256 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/8 tsp instant coffee granules
- 2/3 cups (85 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare two shallow bowls: one with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and another larger bowl with powdered sugar.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, chili powder, and instant coffee granules (if using). Set aside.
- In another medium bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and vegetable oil. Blend with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture resembles wet sand. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the dough to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball first in the granulated sugar, then in the powdered sugar.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies rest for 2–3 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder instead of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- To prevent the cookies from spreading too much, chill the dough for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chilling Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20