Ingredients
2/3 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/3 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), choppedConfectioners’ sugar
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla and chipotle pepper. Combine flour, cocoa, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and cayenne; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chopped candy. Chill until easy to handle, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°. Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls; place 4 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Cool 4 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.
