Description
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic chocolate cookie, featuring rich flavors reminiscent of a warm cup of Mexican hot chocolate, with hints of cinnamon and a touch of spice.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/2 cup (50 g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 g)
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100 g), packed
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (115 g), softened
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup (175 g)
- Salt: a pinch
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Prepare the dough by mixing the dry ingredients and creaming the butter with sugars.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes.
- Shape the cookies and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Overmixing the dough can lead to tough cookies.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for maintaining shape and enhancing flavor.
- Use measuring cups and spoons for accuracy.
- Ensure butter is softened for proper creaming.
- Check oven temperature with a thermometer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies, chocolate cookies, baking, dessert