Peppered Chocolate Walnut Drops

Overview:

These Dropped Brownie Cookies are a delightful treat, blending the rich flavors of chocolate and walnuts with a surprising hint of black pepper. Perfectly paired with a glass of cold milk or a scoop of ice cream, they’re quick to make and even quicker to disappear!

• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 27 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 30 cookies

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use an ungreased cookie sheet.

2. Melt the chopped chocolate and butter together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir continuously until smooth and well-combined. Remove from heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

3. Add sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the chocolate mixture. Stir well to combine. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.

4. Incorporate the eggs into the chocolate mixture, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

5. Combine the all-purpose flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Gradually add the flour mixture to the chocolate batter, stirring until just combined.

6. Stir in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7. Drop rounded teaspoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked.

9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 149.5
• Total Fat: 10.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 22.2mg
• Sodium: 57.4mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 13.9g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
  • Sugars: 6.9g
• Protein: 2.8g

Recipe Notes:

• Ensure the melted chocolate and butter mixture has cooled slightly before adding the eggs to prevent them from cooking.
• The addition of black pepper adds a unique twist to these cookies, enhancing the chocolate flavor without overpowering it.
• Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.

These Dropped Brownie Cookies are not only quick and easy to make but also offer a surprising flavor profile that will intrigue and delight anyone who tries them. Enjoy these cookies as a delightful dessert or a sweet snack any time of the day!