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How to Make Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy Mexican hot chocolate cookies are a delightful and unique twist on the classic chocolate cookie. These cookies are rich and fudgy, with a hint of warmth and spice from the addition of cinnamon and cayenne pepper. The combination of chocolate and spice creates a flavor that is both comforting and exciting, making these cookies a perfect treat for any occasion.

These cookies are inspired by the traditional Mexican hot chocolate beverage, which is known for its rich, creamy texture...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar, divided
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat together 1 1/2 cups sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in cream of tartar and baking soda. Beat in cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and cayenne powder. Beat in flour. Stir chocolate chips into dough until incorporated.
  • Mix together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Roll heaping tablespoons of dough into balls. Roll balls in sugar-cinnamon mixture and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until centers are set and edges are slightly cracked, about 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

    • Nutrition

    212 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 151mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 117mg

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