Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of these Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies, featuring a blend of chocolate, cinnamon, and a hint of cayenne pepper.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and cocoa powder.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, combine softened butter with granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine the mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
- Shape the cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat them in powdered sugar.
- Prepare for baking: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly.
- Bake the cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges feel firm but the centers remain soft.
- Cool down: Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking. You can also customize the cookies by adding chocolate chips or nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, chocolate, dessert, Mexican, holiday treats