Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies (Ready-to-Print Version)
Chewy chocolate cookies with cinnamon and a hint of chile for authentic Latin flavor.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (preferably Ceylon)
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½ to 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder, adjusted to taste
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¼ teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped Mexican chocolate
→ For Rolling
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Pinch of chile powder (optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, chile powder, and espresso powder.
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Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter on medium speed for 1 minute until smooth. Add granulated and brown sugars; beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until combined.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined.
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Fold in chocolate chips or chopped Mexican chocolate using a rubber spatula.
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In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, and optional chile powder for rolling.
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Scoop 1.5 to 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, roll into balls, then coat each in the sugar-spice mixture.
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Place coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain slightly soft.
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Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
# Handy Tips:
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Using Ceylon cinnamon enhances the delicate spiced profile without overpowering.
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Adjust ancho chile powder for desired heat level.