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Dark Chocolate Spice Cookies Reflections

Published: Mar 14, 2014 · Modified: Jun 27, 2024 by Lisa Keys · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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Last Updated on June 27, 2024 by Lisa Keys

Smoking spice dark Chocolate Spice Cookie.

Dark Chocolate Spice Cookies

It's Friday and I am happy that my husband returned home safely after 2 weeks away in North Carolina caring for his dad. My husband is a good guy. It is the first time in probably 35 years that we were apart for this long.

On my own, lots of reflection took place and I liked what I saw. Certainly not the scare-d-cat I thought I was nor was I weak during another wicked snow storm.  Most impressive, I single handedly took care of a winter flood in the basement. Me and a caulk gun, cussing like a sailor--kind of bad-ass!

Being alone in the grief process, however, is another thing. There is less distraction and that black hole calls your name. It is a blessing to have someone around or someone to call when the sadness grips you by the throat. While my better half grieves completely different  without him I would never be able to be alone in my heart and mind. His strength is mine and mine is his.

My husband making a toast with wine glass.
cheers in Charleston

It's Friday and we do enjoy a little 5:00 somewhere. It's a time to sit back, relax, and reflect on all the good in life. Like you folks who read this blog. Your support means the world to me. To show my gratitude I want to let you in on a little secret---drink some red wine with these Dark Chocolate Spice Cookies--that's a match made in heaven.

Have you baked with smoked almonds, yet? While they are a compliment to any cheese board they also add an incredible savory flavor to cookies. Chop them up or leave them whole. As long as they have the smokey flavor crunch you are good to go with such an easy topping on this decadent chocolate ganache.

Smoking spice dark Chocolate Spice Cookie.

Dark Chocolate Spice Cookies

Lisa Keys
Delicious with a cold glass of milk or a fine port.
 
 
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon each ground cinnamon, ground clove, nutmeg, salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice plus 1 teaspoon grated zest
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons corn syrup
  • 30 whole smoked almonds or ½ cup chopped nuts

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven 350F. In mixing bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, spices and salt; set aside.
  • In bowl of stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light. Add egg, orange juice, zest and vanilla; blend well.
  • Add dry ingredients; mix well.
  • Using a cookie scoop, drop batter on to ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake 10 minutes. Cool on pan 1 minute before transferring cooking to rack to cool completely.
  • In microwave or on stovetop, melt chocolate chips with heavy cream, stirring, until smooth; stir in corn syrup.
  • Spread chocolate mixture over tops of cookies.
  • Top each cookie with a whole almond or sprinkle with chopped nuts. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cookieCalories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chocolate, dessert, port, smoked, smoked almonds, smoking, spice
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  1. danielle

    March 14, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    I love the image of you with a caulk gun and fixing leaks in the basement!!! You are bad ass, and I love it!!! I also love the beautiful imagery when you describe your relationship. And these cookies - hello!! They sound delicious!!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      March 14, 2014 at 4:51 pm

      I really was cussing more like a drunken sailor wishing Bill was home to help me handle the flood, but after all was said and done I was quite proud of myself for saving the basement from disaster (LOL). The cookies are a bit indulgent!

      Reply
  2. Carol Walsh

    March 14, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    Yeah, we all know you're a bad-ass deep down. Give Bill a big ole hug from me, we can't wait to come down for a visit!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      March 14, 2014 at 5:34 pm

      here comes trouble with the caulk gun 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sallie Smith

    March 14, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    5 stars
    Hey tough cookie, interesting you say that about chocolate and red wine. Charlotte likes red wine and chocolate ice cream if you can believe that combo.

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      March 14, 2014 at 5:33 pm

      give it a try--you might like it, too---both dark chocolate and red wine contain those healthy whatevers that make us happy

      Reply
  4. Cathy

    March 14, 2014 at 11:21 pm

    Love your tribute to Bill. You and I are blessed with great guys. Peace and Hope...

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      March 15, 2014 at 7:19 am

      Yes-Tor is one in a million. The boys have taught us many things and made us better people.

      Reply
  5. Tina Verrelli

    March 16, 2014 at 8:49 am

    Love the image of the "bad-ass" Lisa with her caulk gun! I'd love to meet up for a little "5 o'clock somewhere" with you soon. Another great post (trying to get caught up!) Have a good one!

    Reply
  6. lisakeys64

    March 16, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    I should probably look around for a caulk gun holster! I'd love to meet up with you, too. Shoot me some dates!

    Reply

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