Brimstone Cookies
A sweet and spicy cookie that perfectly balances flavors, providing a nostalgic taste of childhood baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until blended.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop mounds of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space in between.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For variations, try adding nuts, dried fruits, or frosting for different flavors!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, sweet, spicy, dessert, baking