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Spicy Sugar Cookies

2.5

(2)

Salt and pepper are predominant flavors in these sophisticated cookies (they're too spicy for children). Try pairing them with a tangy sorbet.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 5 dozen

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon finely minced peeled fresh ginger

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix flour, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in large bowl until well blended. Beat in egg, vanilla extract and ginger. Add dry ingredients and beat just until blended. Form dough into ball. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Divide dough into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough between palms of hands and floured work surface to form 1 1/4-inch-diameter log. Cut logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets.

    Step 3

    Bake cookies until set but still very pale, about 12 minutes. Cool on racks. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)

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