Ohhh, these were a surprise.
Not necessarily that they were chocolate or that they were spicy as we are told that in the name…but the subtle, building heat you get while eating these, balanced with the salt and chocolate…that…was a tasty surprise!
I am not a spicy food lover like the rest of my family, but these were good. A good kick, but not so much so that it was just plain hot.
Basically, these are a chocolate shortbread cookie enhanced by some salt in the dough, and on top…finished with a touch of cayenne. Dorie tells us the salt is the key…livening up the cocoa, butter, and cayenne, making you want to reach for more than just one.
These are a small 1 and 1/2 inch cookie meant as a cocktail cookie…specifically created to have with red wine. I say, chocolate is good anytime…and the kick was just different enough to make these interesting and slightly addicting!
Everyone loved these!
This one is a keeper!
I was excited to use this great gift from my mom and dad! Now I have any size cutter needed. It was perfect…didn’t have to go searching for something or some cup to use!