Guatemalan Icebox Cookies

Guatemalan recipe using cayenne pepper, chocolate, cinnamon, and black pepper to make some seriously good cookies

Mix egg , vanilla and sugar on medium speed until mixture is white and creamy.

Using cold butter , cut into small pieces and add to mixture stirring well.

Mix together the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and slowly add to egg / sugar / butter mixture being careful to not over mix.

Make half of mixture into 8 inch log on wax paper and roll paper around it.

Repeat with other half of mixture.

Place in freezer for at least 4 hours , ideally 8 hours.

Remove from freezer , preheat oven to 350f.

Slice into 1 / 4 inch thick rounds.

Place on greased cookie sheet 1 inch apart.

Bake at 350f for 8-12 minutes or until small cracks appear on tops.

Should have between 2-3 dozen cookies , depending on thickness.

flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, fresh ground black pepper, sugar, vanilla, egg, unsalted butter, wax paper