1 Dozen Spicy Chocolate Cookies

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. In a medium bowl cream together with an electric mixer the butter, shortening and sugar. Beat this mixture very well, for 1 full minute. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and beat until just combined.

In a small bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients. Add this mixture in 2 batches to the butter mixture, beating until just combined.

Using a teaspoon scoop, measure 2 teaspoons of dough into your hand. Roll into a ball and place on the cookie sheet. Bake for 11–12 minutes if you want your cookies fudgy in the middle. They will just be beginning to crack. Bake about 1 minute longer if you like your cookies firmer. Let cool on the cookie sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Pour a tall glass of milk and enjoy!