Chocolate + Chili = Sweetness

I admit I am not a fan of Valentines day. It could be because I hate pink with a passion and there is too much of that going around. I never really understood the point of Valentines day. To me everyday you should appreciate the ones you love and if you want to give a gift to the one you love like chocolate or a rose. . . isn't that why we have Anniversaries?
That is clearly my opinion though. 
What I do love is baking and serving those I love every time I get a chance and so since I dislike Valentines and love my Roommates. .. I did a little something for them ;-) 

I made them some amazing cookies that I think everyone should try. 

Chocolate--Chili Roll Out Cookies 

• 2 1/2 cups all Purpose Flour 
• 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon baking Powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 
• 2 sticks (8 ounces) Unsalted Butter--room temperature 
• 1 1/4 cups Sugar 
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract 
• 2 large Egg Yolks 

 In a large bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, chili powder and cinnamon. In a stand mixer beat together the butter, sugar, and vanilla. Then one at a time add the egg yolks, allowing each to fully incorporate before adding the next. Slowly add the flour mixture, and mix until smooth. Divide the dough into two pieces and then wrap each piece in plastic wrap, gently pressing it into a small square before placing in the refrigerator to chill.
Once the dough has chilled, preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F) and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside. Roll out the cookie dough on a lightly floured counter and cut into desired shapes (I obviously went with hearts, but any shape will taste incredible!) and place cookies on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the center puffs up a bit. Let them cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack. Yields about 2 dozen cookies

*After they cooled down I thought it would be fun to melt some white chocolate and then dip half of the cookie in the chocolate and let it set* ENJOY