Aztec Chocolate Cookies

• 1.5 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle chili
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pref. Mexican)
• 7 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup sugar

1. In a medium bowl combine the flour, spices, and cocoa powder.
2. In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until the mixture is fluffy. Add honey and vanilla; beat until combined.
3. In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in 1 1/2 teaspoons boiling water.
4. Beat half of flour mixture into butter mixture. Beat in baking-soda mixture, then remaining half of flour mixture.
5. Add chocolate chips and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll dough into 2-inch balls, roll dough balls in granulated sugar and place on baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
8. Transfer to oven and bake until surfaces crack slightly, about 18 minutes-20 minutes.

flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground chipotle chili, cocoa powder, butter, brown sugar, honey, baking soda, vanilla, chocolate chips, sugar

Taken from food52.com/recipes/1194-aztec-chocolate-cookies (may not work)