
Sweet 'n Spicy Chocolate Chip Cookies mix toasty spices, nutty richness, and chunks of chocolate. They combine a soft, buttery base with chocolate bits and the option to toss in crushed pecans or walnuts for extra crunch. A dusting of cinnamon sugar gives them a warm, slightly caramelized outside that works beautifully with the chocolate inside. They're perfect for parties, holiday treats, or just enjoying with your favorite hot drink.
INGREDIENTS- All-Purpose Flour: 2 ½ cups, creates the cookie base
- Baking Soda: 1 tsp, helps cookies rise
- Salt: ½ tsp, cuts through sweetness
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup, softened, adds moisture and flavor
- Brown Sugar: 1 cup, packed, gives caramel notes
- Granulated Sugar: ½ cup, adds basic sweetness
- Large Eggs: 2, hold everything together
- Vanilla Extract: 2 tsp, enhances overall taste
- Chocolate Chips: 1 cup, brings the chocolate punch
- Pecans or Walnuts (optional): ½ cup, chopped, for nutty flavor
- Granulated Sugar (for topping): ¼ cup, creates sweet coating
- Ground Cinnamon (for topping): 1 tsp, adds warm spice layer
- Step 9:
- Let cookies cool before eating after baking 10-12 minutes until golden at the edges.
- Step 8:
- Form dough balls, coat them in cinnamon-sugar mix, then arrange on your baking sheet.
- Step 7:
- Combine granulated sugar with cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Step 6:
- Add chocolate chips and nuts if you want them, gently mixing them in.
- Step 5:
- Slowly mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until barely combined.
- Step 4:
- Add eggs one after another, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Step 3:
- Mix the soft butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Step 2:
- Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and put aside.
- Step 1:
- Get your oven hot at 350°F (175°C) and put parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Keep them fresh in a sealed container at room temp for up to 5 days.
- They taste amazing with hot tea, coffee, or milk for a cozy snack.
- You can bump up to 1 cup of nuts if you want a stronger nutty taste.
Tips from Well-Known Chefs
- Pop the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking if you want fatter, chewier cookies.
These cookies mix sugary, spicy, and nutty flavors that feel just right when you want comfort food. With their soft middles and cinnamon-sugar coating, they're great for fall and winter get-togethers, but honestly, they're tasty any time of year.
FAQsCan I use different nuts instead of pecans or walnuts?
Sure thing, try almonds or hazelnuts for a totally different taste.
How do I make the cookies extra chewy?
Just stick the dough in the fridge before you bake it for cookies that stay thick and chewy.
Can I add more chocolate chips?
Absolutely, throw in another 1/2 cup if you're a serious chocolate lover.
