Chocolate Cookies with Cayenne and Malt Balls

You'll be bowled over by this little cookie's exceptional, one-of-a-kind burst of flavor.

Makes about 45 cookies

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne powder

3/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups malted milk balls, roughly chopped

1  Preheat oven to 350ºF.

2  In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne powder.

3  In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4  Stir in milk and vanilla extract; gradually blend into the flour mixture. Do not overmix. Stir in malted milk balls.

5  Drop mixture into 1-inch balls onto a lined baking sheet and press 1 malt ball on the center of each.

6  Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until edges brown. Cool for 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Photography by David Hanson │ Styling by Elaine P. Lim │ Props from Rustan's Department Store │ All bread used from Calvin's Deli