Smoky Double Chocolate Chipotle Cookies

I came across a recipe for Double Chocolate Chipotle Cookies recently, and I really wanted to try them out because I really love chipotle!  But....I don't really love the idea of having spicy cookies.  I like a bit of spice, but not burn your mouth can't taste your food anymore spicy.  But I still wanted to have the smoky flavor in the cookies.  I decided to add smoked paprika for that smoky flavor, and a touch less of the chipotle powder to reduce the heat factor.  I think we have a winner!  These cookies are super soft and so chocolatey with a hint of smoke and just a little heat at the end.  Note: For a spicier or smokier cookie, add more chipotle powder or smoked paprika.

Smoky Double Chocolate Chipotle Cookies

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
1/4-1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (depending on how much heat, I used 1/4)
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 350F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well blended.  Beat in the eggs and vanilla until incorporated.  Add the flour, cocoa powder, dark cocoa powder, chipotle powder, paprika, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and beat until just combined.  Beat in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Scoop the dough into tablespoon size balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten the tops of the dough balls very slightly.  Bake for about 8 to 9 minutes, or until just set in the center.  Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.  Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Enjoy!  -Cardamommy