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Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies (Chocolate Snickerdoodles) Recipe

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Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies, also known as Chocolate Snickerdoodles, are rich, fudgy chocolate cookies rolled in a cinnamon sugar mixture for a spicy-sweet finish. Infused with warm Mexican-inspired spices and a hint of cocoa, these cookies balance softness with a slight crisp edge, perfect for enjoying fresh from the oven with a glass of milk.

Ingredients

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Cookie 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

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare baking sheets: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and allow for easy cleanup.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar and beat for a couple of minutes until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Crack in 2 large eggs and pour in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix well to combine fully.
  4. Add dry ingredients to flour: Add the cocoa powder and all-purpose flour to the bowl but do not mix yet. Make a small well in the flour mixture to hold additional ingredients.
  5. Incorporate leavening agents and salt: Add cream of tartar, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt into the well. Optionally, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper for heat. Use a small spoon to blend these dry ingredients together before mixing with the wet ingredients.
  6. Mix dough: On low speed, slowly combine the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined, scraping sides and bottom of bowl to ensure all is incorporated without overmixing.
  7. Optional chilling: You may cover and refrigerate the dough for up to 48 hours if desired, though baking immediately is perfectly fine.
  8. Shape dough balls: Using about 2-3 tablespoons of dough per cookie, shape into uniform rounds for even baking.
  9. Prepare cinnamon sugar: In a shallow bowl, mix 1/4 or 1/3 cup granulated sugar with 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon.
  10. Roll dough in cinnamon sugar: Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture, coating evenly.
  11. Arrange on baking sheets: Place sugared dough balls on prepared baking sheets at least 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  12. Bake cookies: Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Edges should be set while centers remain soft and shiny; ovens vary so watch closely.
  13. Cool slightly: Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes after removing from oven.
  14. Resugar warm cookies: Carefully transfer each cookie to the cinnamon sugar bowl again using a spatula, adding more cinnamon sugar as needed. Use your fingers to sprinkle and press the coating onto the warm cookies to help it stick.
  15. Cool on wire rack: Move cookies to a wire rack to cool completely while maintaining their fudgy texture inside.
  16. Serve and enjoy: These Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies are best enjoyed warm and are delicious paired with a glass of milk.

Notes

  • You can add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in the flour mixture for a spicy kick reminiscent of traditional Mexican hot chocolate.
  • Refrigerating the dough up to 48 hours is optional but can improve flavor depth and dough handling.
  • Roll cookies generously in cinnamon sugar while still warm for the best coating adhesion.
  • Cookies should remain soft and fudgy inside with a slightly crisp edge; do not overbake.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.

Keywords: Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies, Chocolate Snickerdoodles, cinnamon sugar cookies, fudgy chocolate cookies, spicy chocolate cookies

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