Description
Mexican Chocolate Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic treat, blending rich cocoa with warm spices for a unique flavor experience. Each cookie is perfectly balanced with sweetness and a hint of spice from cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Whether you’re sharing them at family gatherings or enjoying a quiet moment with coffee, these cookies are sure to impress and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 cayenne pepper.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg