Chili Chocolate Cookies

1 1/2 cups pecan halves 1 3/4 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup butter at room temperature 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp ancho chili powder 4 oz. dark chocolate, chopped Preheat the oven to 350 F.  In a non-stick skillet on medium low toast the pecans for 5… Continue reading Chili Chocolate Cookies

Shortbread Cookies

1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup icing sugar 1 cup flour 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, diced Preheat the oven to 300 F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the cornstarch, icing sugar, and flour.  Blend in the butter until soft dough forms.  Shape into balls. Press the balls on to… Continue reading Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Walnut Spice Cookies

3/4 cup (butter, softened 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar 1/3 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 14 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts Beat first… Continue reading Chocolate Walnut Spice Cookies