Description
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and warm spices, bringing the cozy essence of traditional Mexican hot chocolate into cookie form. These soft, chewy cookies feature a hint of cinnamon and a touch of cayenne that elevate them from ordinary to extraordinary. Perfect for any occasion, they pair beautifully with coffee or hot chocolate, making them an irresistible treat that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg