Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
Rich and spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies blend deep cocoa with cinnamon and a hint of chili, creating a warm, comforting treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra spicy kick, sprinkle a little chili powder on top of the cookies before baking or add a pinch of cayenne to the frosting if using.
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