Step 1

In a small bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until well combined. Add egg and vanilla and mix until light and smooth.

Step 3

Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined.

Step 4

Chill dough in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Roll chilled dough into two logs about 3 inches in diameter and wrap them tightly with plastic wrap.

Step 6

Freeze dough logs for 1-2 hours or until frozen through.

Step 7

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 8

Remove dough from freezer and slice into rounds about ½ inch thick, then arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 9

Bake cookies for 9-11 minutes. Cookes will continue to firm up as they cool!

Step 10

Allow cookies to cool, then store in an airtight container.