Description
Mexican hot chocolate cookies are the perfect blend of rich cocoa and warm spices, creating a deliciously chewy treat. With hints of cinnamon and a gooey chocolate chip surprise in every bite, these cookies are ideal for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Easy to make, they will quickly become a favorite in your household. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or stored for later indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined; fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers are slightly underbaked.
- Cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg