I rarely bake, but recently decided to make some traditional chocolate chip cookies, but things went a little different. I started with a very traditional chocolate chip cookie recipe, and made some additions. First I added cinnamon and Brandy and then a tiny amount of baking powder to help keep a good consistency with the additional liquid, I finished by adding half a cup of finely diced fresh Jalapeno peppers when I added the chips reasoning that the sweetness of the peppers along with the heat they would bring should pair well with the chocolate and brandy. I have to admit I was a little unsure about the addition at first, but the cookies were delicious. The flavor of the Jalapeno complimented the sweetness of the cookie and bit of the brandy perfectly and the only heat was a slight tingle on the tongue as an after taste. I highly recommend giving these a try.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp Cinnamon
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp Brandy or Bourbon (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup fresh Jalapeno pepper, finely diced
Instructions
- With a mixer, whip the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, brandy, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy
- Add 1 egg and whip until well mixed and then add the second and whip until the mixture is once again well blended, smooth, and creamy
- In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well blended
- Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredient mixture slowly while continuing to mix.
- Continue to mix until everything is well blended and a sticky dough forms
- Stir in the chocolate chips and diced Jalapeno
- Scoop 24 evenly sized balls of dough out onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper with at least 1 inch between each ball
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until cookies are well set, but still look under done (approximately 15-18 minutes)
- Remove cookies from oven and move immediately to a wire rake to cool