Why These Cookies Pop

• Sweet Heat – honey + jalapeño = addictive balance.
• Zero Mixer – bowl + spoon = done.
• 25-Minute Candy – faster than pre-heating an oven.
• Party Wow – craft-beer pairing perfection.

Ingredient Spotlight

• 2 large eggs – structure and lift.
• ½ cup honey – floral sweetness; maple works too.
• 1 cup all-purpose flour – structure; whole-wheat swap works.
• 1 tsp baking powder – gentle lift.
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon – warm backdrop.
• ½ tsp ground cardamom – floral depth.
• ¼ tsp salt – balances sweetness.
• 1 fresh jalapeño, finely minced – adjustable heat (remove seeds for mild).
• Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or dark-chocolate chips.

Step-by-Step Method

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F / 175 °C. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Wet Mix: In a bowl, whisk eggs and honey until pale and foamy (1 min).
3. Dry Mix: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt.
4. Combine: Pour wet over dry; fold just until combined (lumps are fine). Fold in jalapeño and optional add-ins.
5. Drop: Drop heaping tablespoons 2 inches apart (they spread).
6. Bake: 10–12 min until edges are golden and centres are just set. Cool 5 min on sheet.
7. Glaze (optional): Drizzle with extra honey while warm.

Heat & Sweet Twists

• Chipotle Pop: replace jalapeño with ½ tsp chipotle powder.
• Lime Zest: add 1 tsp grated lime zest for citrus pop.
• Chocolate Chip: fold in ½ cup dark-chocolate chips.
• Gluten-Free: use 1:1 GF baking blend.
• Vegan: swap eggs for 2 flax eggs (2 Tbsp ground flax + 6 Tbsp water).

Storage & Make-Ahead

• Room Temp: airtight 5 days.
• Freeze: baked cookies 2 months; thaw 10 min.
• Gift-Ready: pack in mini cupcake liners inside mason jars.

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