SKILL LEVEL: Apprentice
PREP: 30 minutes
CHILLING: 1 hour
BAKING: About 10 minutes
MAKES: About 2 dozen cookies
PAIRS WELL WITH: Ice cold milk, hot cocoa, ice cream
SKILL LEVEL: Apprentice
PREP: 30 minutes
CHILLING: 1 hour
BAKING: About 10 minutes
MAKES: About 2 dozen cookies
PAIRS WELL WITH: Ice cold milk, hot cocoa, ice cream
There’s nothing like a cookie to make you feel a little better when you’re down. With their dark chocolaty zip and peppery punch, these crispy morsels will help you get through even the worst cataclysms.
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups flour
1 batch Royal Icing for Cookies
1. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until you have a nice smooth mixture. Add in the salt and spices, incorporating each completely. Gradually add the flour until you have a dough that is no longer sticky. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least an hour.
2. When ready, preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Roll your dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thick. Cut into desired shapes and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely before icing.