Italian Chocolate Pepper Cookies

Here is a recipe for a slightly different kind of chocolate cookie. It has a very slight bite to it. It is soft and chocolaty and small enough that you don't feel guilty eating a few. Start brewing the espresso ; )






Italian Chocolate Pepper Cookies

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoon dark cocoa powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder or 1/2 teaspoon black pepper*
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup agave nectar ( or other liquid sweetener, maple syrup would probably work nicely)
1/2 cup soy creamer
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 cup mini chocolate chips (vegan of course)
1/8 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)
1/8 cup finely chopped raisins (optional)


Preheat oven to 325 f

Mix all dry ingredients (first 5) taking care that there are no clumps in the cocoa.

Add all liquid ingredients and mix until well blended.

Add mini chips, nuts and raisins.

Using cookie scoop or measuring spoon drop tablespoon size scoop of dough onto lightly greased cooking sheet.

Bake for 8 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool.

Not to sweet, not too spicy, just chocolaty yum : )

* I prefer the cayenne pepper

Serves: makes 2 dozen 2 inch cookies