Pepper Snaps
Perfect flavors for the holiday season, these Pepper Snaps are a quick and easy cookie recipe to tackle. You can make up a batch to give out as gifts or bring to a party.
Cooking Time12 min
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ghirardelli sweet ground chocolate
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine (softened)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup sugar (or less if desired)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Sift together the Ghirardelli ground chocolate, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Cream butter with vanilla and spices; add sugar and egg.
- Beat until light and fluffy. Slowly add sifted ingredients to creamed mixture.
- Shape into 1-inch balls and flatten each one with a fork or press an almond, pecan, or chocolate chip into the top.
- If desired, you may even use a cookie press.
- Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minute.
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