Spicy Chocolate Cookies
"Everything's nice about Mexican hot chocolate, which is why we dreamed up a cookie that showcases its signature qualities: deep cocoa flavor, a melt-in-your-mouth texture, and the assertive kick of cayenne pepper and cinnamon. Bake a batch or two, and wow a crowd -- or just your coworkers -- on Cinco de Mayo...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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12 ounces semisweet chocolate (61 percent cacao), chopped (2 1/3 cups)
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1/2 cup turbinado sugar
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