Warming spices and rich chocolate flavor make this one of our favorite cookie recipes.
INGREDIENTS
· ¾ cup butter - melted
· ½ cup cocoa powder
· 2 tbsp molasses
· ¼ cup Cream of the West Organic Roasted Wheat
· 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
· 1 ½ tsp baking soda
· ½ tsp salt
· 1 ½ cup sugar - divided
· 1 large egg room temperature
· 1 tsp vanilla
· 1 tsp cinnamon
· ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, cocoa powder, molasses and Cream of the West Organic Roasted Wheat. Stir in beaten egg and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, 1 cup sugar, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Mix well with a wire whisk.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
Cover dough and chill for a least one hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. Roll dough ball in a bowl with ½ cup granulated sugar. Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake cookies 10 – 11 minutes. They will begin to form cracks. Cool a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.
