Lava Chili Pepper Cookies

Directions

• STEP 1:

  Preheat oven to 350°F

• STEP 2:

  Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

• STEP 3:

  Chop chili (finely) and set aside.

• STEP 4:

  Chop Niagara Chocolate Lovers’ Mini Cups, (coarsely)—set aside ⅓ for later and melt the rest with the butter in the microwave for a thick chocolate sauce. Set aside to cool.

• STEP 5:

  In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cocoa, cinnamon, and salt and set aside.

• STEP 6:

  In a large bowl mix eggs and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy – about 2-3 minutes. Add melted chocolate and mix in well.

• STEP 7:

  Add flour mixture and combine but don’t over-mix.

• STEP 8:

  Fold in the chopped chocolate and chili.

• STEP 9:

  Dough should be soft. Take a spoon or cookie scoop to place 14-16 portions of dough on baking sheets – leaving some space for spread.

• STEP 10:

  Bake for 10-12 minutes and let cool down before transferring to the cooling rack.

• STEP 11:

  Once cooled completely—eat and enjoy!