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    Chocolate Pepper Cookies Recipe

    Published: Dec 14, 2016 · Modified: Jan 13, 2022 by Helene Dsouza

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    Helene Dsouza
    Gluten-free Chocolate Cookies decorated with pink peppercorns. A thrilling flavor combo.
    Total Time: 42 minutes
    4.8 from 5 votes
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    Chocolate Pepper Cookies

    Make these Chocolate Pepper Cookies for Christmas this year, if you are looking for a different kind of recipe.

    The cookies include fine pink pepper flavors and chocolate notes.

    This easy and quick to make a gluten-free cookie is a real treat!

    Learn how to make chocolate pepper cookies further below.

    Chocolate Pepper Cookies Recipe {Gluten-free} www.MasalaHerb.com #cookies

    I came across the idea of making these chocolate pepper cookies at a cookie swap with a friend a few years ago.

    Chocolate and pink peppercorn is a match made in heaven!

    Pink peppercorn is actually not a true peppercorn, they are berries from the Brazilian pepper tree also known as Christmas berry tree.

    The pink peppercorn has a light fragile husk, which peels off easily.

    The dried fruit is one of the most expensive pepper varieties and can be at times difficult to be found.

    For example, we had a hard time finding pink peppercorns in store in Austria, we ended up buying the peppercorns in France.

    I don't think that one can buy pink peppercorns in India, however, they are commonly available in the US, so you might be able to buy it over amazon.com if you live in India.

    This pink berry spice has very subtle floral flavors, which you can incorporate well with other ingredients and in savory as well as sweet dishes.

    Chocolate Pepper Cookies Recipe {Gluten-free} www.MasalaHerb.com #cookies

    You will find that this chocolate peppercorn cookie recipe is easy to recreate.

    The cookie dough can be prepared in around 15 minutes and the baking time is only 12 minutes.

    The dough itself doesn't include any pepper.

    The pink pepper is used as decoration and it is stuck onto the molten chocolate.

    Basically the red pepper gives you a fabulous flavor experience when you take your first bite.

    The chocolate mixes well with the pink pepper and the almonds make it a bit healthier.

    It helps me to enjoy the festive time with a bit less guilt. 🙂

    Chocolate Pepper Cookies Recipe {Gluten-free} www.MasalaHerb.com #cookies
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    Chocolate Pepper Cookies

    Chocolate Pepper Cookies Recipe

    Gluten-free Chocolate Cookies decorated with pink peppercorns. A thrilling flavor combo.
    4.8 from 5 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Austrian, German
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Chocolate Pepper Cookies
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 42 minutes
    Servings: 60 cookies
    Calories: 69kcal
    Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

    Ingredients

    for the dough:

    • 1½ cups Almond Flour
    • 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
    • 1 cup Sugar
    • ½ cup Cocoa powder
    • 1 Egg
    • pinch Salt
    • ⅔ cup Butter soft

    to decorate:

    • 7 ounces dark Chocolate minimum 60%
    • Pink Peppercorn a few
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl add the almond flour, baking powder sugar and chocolate powder. Mix it quickly through and continue to add in the egg, salt and butter. Mix the whole content to a smooth dough.
      Chocolate Pepper Cookies Recipe {Gluten-free} www.MasalaHerb.com #cookies
    • Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit/ 180° Celsius and keep a backing tray ready with the baking parchment paper laid out.
    • With your hand form small teaspoon sized balls, place on the baking tray and press them a little onto the parchment as shown. Do this for the remaining dough until everything is used up.
      Chocolate Pepper Cookies Recipe {Gluten-free} www.MasalaHerb.com #cookies
    • Bake for 12-15 minutes at 180 Celsius.
    • Let the cookies cool. Prepare a bain marie (aka double boiler) by keeping a pot with water on the hot stove and placing a smaller pot, filled with chocolate, into the hot water so that the chocolate melts but doesn't burn on. Once the chocolate is melted spread the chocolate over the cookies evenly and press a few pink pepper corns into the chocolate as long as it's still liquid and hot. The peppercorns shouldn't be able to fall off easily.
    • Place some parchment paper into a cookie box and keep the cookies in it. Store in a cool and dry place.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Chocolate Pepper Cookies Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 69 Calories from Fat 45
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5g8%
    Saturated Fat 2g10%
    Cholesterol 8mg3%
    Sodium 20mg1%
    Potassium 56mg2%
    Carbohydrates 6g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 70IU1%
    Calcium 19mg2%
    Iron 0.6mg3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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