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Description
These Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies are a perfect blend of rich chocolate with a kick of cinnamon and cayenne pepper. They are soft, chewy, and make a wonderful holiday treat or gift.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- In a small shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for rolling.
- Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons and roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra spicy kick, increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Use good quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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