Chilli Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These chilli chocolate sandwich cookies are one of my favorite discoveries because they combine something sweet with a surprising kick of heat. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, making these treats feel a bit less guilty, and the whole recipe comes together in under an hour from start to finish. The chilli flakes add such an interesting complexity that people always ask what the secret ingredient is. They're simple enough for a weeknight bake but impressive enough to share with friends, and honestly, the coconut flakes give them this wonderful texture that makes them impossible to stop eating.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 10 tspbaking powder
- 5 tspsalt
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 200 gwhite granulated sugar
- 100 gdark chocolate chips
- 20 gdried chilli flakes
- 2 mlbutter extract
- 2large eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 50 gsemi-sweet chocolate chips
- 50 gcoconut flakes
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: Use a silicone mat for easy cookie removal.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Tip: Optional: Use a digital scale for precise measurements.
- 3
Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the butter extract and vanilla extract.
Tip: Optional: Use a stand mixer for efficient mixing.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Optional: Beat in the chilli flakes for an extra kick.
- 5
Gradually mix in the flour mixture, then stir in the chocolate chips and coconut flakes.
Tip: Optional: Use a spatula for gentle folding.
- 6
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking tray, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Tip: Optional: Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookies.
- 7
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Optional: Rotate the baking tray halfway through baking for even cooking.
- 8
Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Optional: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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