Chef John’s Chili Chocolate Cookies

Description Just like adding a pinch of salt to dessert recipes makes them even sweeter and more delicious, the addition of pepper in this cookie really makes the chocolate even more chocolaty. The cookies aren’t really spicy, but you can definitely tell something strange and wonderful is happening. Ingredients ½ cup dried currants 2 tablespoons … Read more

Chef John’s Peanut Butter Cookies

Description These classic cookies don’t get much easier. Ingredients ½ cup unsalted butter ½ cup white sugar ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup creamy peanut butter ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Instructions Beat butter white sugar brown sugar peanut butter salt … Read more