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Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies (Chocolate Snickerdoodles) Recipe

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies (Chocolate Snickerdoodles) Recipe

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Indulge in the rich, spicy-sweet flavors of these Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies, a delightful twist on classic chocolate snickerdoodles. These cookies are soft, fudgy, and perfectly spiced with a blend of cocoa, cinnamon, and a hint of cayenne for a subtle kick. Enjoy them warm with a glass of milk for the ultimate treat.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)
  • 1 & 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 & 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Rolling Mixture:

  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 & 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare Dough: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, then incorporate cocoa powder and flour. Add in cream of tartar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Mix until just combined, then shape dough into rounds.
  4. Roll Cookies: Roll dough balls in a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  5. Bake: Place sugared dough on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  6. Coat with Sugar: While still hot, coat cookies in additional cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool slightly before indulging.

Notes

  • For an extra kick, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the dough.
  • Refrigerating the dough is optional but can enhance flavor.
  • Coating the cookies while hot ensures the cinnamon sugar sticks.

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