Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
A delightful fusion of chocolate and spices, these Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies are perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), allowing it to warm up while you prepare the cookie dough.
- Mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the large egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry mixture with the creamed butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Shape spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Enjoy these cookies with a hot cup of cocoa or coffee. They also make great gifts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg