by: Chef John
These dense, dark, and dangerously addictive cookies feature a dose of black pepper and cayenne, which to some may seem like an odd addition. View his blog:
Food Wishes
- 1/2 cup dried currants
- 2 tablespoons Kahlua
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 room temperature eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup chocolate chips
