Description
These Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies combine rich chocolate with warm spices for a delightful treat that embodies cozy winter nights.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cream the butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and egg, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the cookie dough before baking for thicker cookies and feel free to add chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg