Brimstone Cookies
Brimstone Cookies are a delightful blend of sweet and spicy, featuring chocolate, cinnamon, and a hint of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips or other mix-ins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smoothly combined.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add it into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts until evenly dispersed.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space in between.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For variations, try adding orange zest, using almond flour, or incorporating shredded coconut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, baking, sweet and spicy treats