Jalapeno Pepper Cookies

Get ready to spice up your dessert game with these tantalizing Jalapeño Pepper Cookies—a bold fusion of sweet, spicy, and indulgent flavors! This unexpected treat combines a soft, buttery cookie base with melty pockets of mini chocolate chips and a fiery kick from finely minced fresh jalapeños. Perfectly balanced with a sweet heat, these cookies are ideal for adventurous snackers or anyone looking to elevate their cookie repertoire. Quick to prepare and ready in under 30 minutes, this unique recipe is sure to turn heads at your next bake sale or gathering. Pair them with a cold glass of milk for the ultimate flavor combination, and enjoy your new favorite sweet-and-spicy dessert!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 medium-sized Fresh jalapenos (finely minced, seeds removed for milder heat)
• 1.5 cups Mini chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

Step 4

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the finely minced jalapenos and mini chocolate chips with a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Enjoy these Jalapeno Pepper Cookies fresh, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	971.2 grams (971.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4103

Total Fat 188.50g	242%
Saturated Fat 114.70g	574%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 607mg	202%
Sodium 1842mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate 585.00g	213%
Dietary Fiber 17.50g	63%
Total Sugars 335.20g
Protein 47.90g	96%

Vitamin D 141IU	707%
Calcium 292mg	22%
Iron 21mg	117%
Potassium 682mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.1%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 55.3%