"Few culinary experiences can top the simple joy of pulling freshly baked cookies out of a warm oven, but making chocolate chip cookies from scratch is not always an option. Thanks to store-bought cookie dough, we have the easy comfort of sweetness ready to bake and serve upon demand. And as with any pre-made ingredient, the instructions found on the label do not have to be written in stone."
"Since cayenne is an ingredient that can pack a kick, knead the powder conservatively into store-bought dough. Even a sprinkle dusted on top of cookies set out onto baking trays will turn up flavor dials on pre-made sweets. If you're looking to punch up the taste of a large batch of cookies, consider using a half teaspoon of cayenne powder per three dozen. You can always add more to the next batch if you're a fan of the lively flavor combination."
Store-bought cookie dough can be upgraded with spices to make cookies taste homemade and more complex. A pinch of cayenne powder adds a warm heat that highlights chocolate tasting notes and enhances buttery and caramel flavors in sugar cookies. Add cayenne conservatively by kneading it into the dough or sprinkling lightly on top; start with about half a teaspoon per three dozen cookies for large batches. Complementary additions include extra chopped chocolate or a spoonful of Dutch-processed cocoa, which pair well with cayenne’s earthy heat. Other powdered spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger also work as flavor enhancers.
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