Habanero Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground habanero pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, habanero pepper, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix until just blended.
6. Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden brown.
8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Habanero peppers are among the hottest peppers in the world.
• Habanero peppers contain capsaicin, which gives them their heat.
• These cookies are a great way to try habanero peppers if you haven't had them before.