Spiced Chocolate Cookies

How are your Christmas preparations going??

So far I have bought wrapping paper (but no presents), I finally purchased some Christmas cards last week after I eventually conceded to the fact that there is no way I will have time to make my own this year, I have found the Christmas CD and put on in the car and I now have my Christmas nails on (red glitter, like Dorothy’s shoes, in case you were wondering). That is as far as I have got. No cards written or posted.

Oh, and I have almost completed my Christmas list, which at least means that Father Christmas will bring me something (hopefully). Providing I remember to give it to those concerned. The elves that help Santa out, of course.

I have yet to managed to watch a single Christmas film, and sadly, I think it is this fact more than any other that is stressing me the most. Priorities, Kirsten, priorities.

I think I have them a bit mixed up.

Anyway, in order to fuel yourself through a Christmas movie marathon or shopping trip or mammoth wrapping session, you need sustenance, and what better form could it come in that chocolate cookie form.

These cookies are an slight adaptation of the Gingerbread Christmas Pudding ones I made a couple of years ago.

I love the combination of all the spices and the saltiness and slight (ever so slight) warmth of the cayenne pepper.

I wasn’t sure that I wanted to top them with anything. I actually liked their raw, crackly state, but there needed to be some sprinkles . . .

So a blob of white chocolate it was. Which works pretty well as a sweet antidote to all the spices etc.

They are incredibly easy to make and just as easy to eat.

Right, I’m off to try and get myself a smidgen more organised. See you next week (let’s see how far I have got by then, ha)!!!