Description
Delight in the festive spirit with our Festive Firecracker Cookies, perfect for Memorial Day gatherings! These vibrant cookies combine sweet and spicy flavors, featuring a delightful crunch that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to create delicious memories at your next celebration. Get ready for a cookie experience that’s bursting with flavor and fun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, sugars, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add the sugar mixture and combine well.
- Mix in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around edges; let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added texture, chill the dough before baking. Experiment with mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit for personalized flavor!