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Mexican hot chocolate cookie broken in half with marshmallow oozing out.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

Elevate your cookie game with the enticing blend of cocoa, cinnamon, and a hint of cayenne pepper in these Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies. Perfect for winter gatherings, holiday celebrations, or a quiet night in, these cookies are a delicious homage to the comforting flavors of Mexican hot chocolate. This unique cookie will transport your taste buds to a world of warmth and spice.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 60 cookies
Calories: 115kcal
Author: Andee

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ c brown sugar
  • ¼ c granulated sugar plus more for rolling the cookie dough
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ c all-purpose flour
  • ½ c cake flour
  • 1 c cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus more for sprinkling on top of cookies
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 20 marshmallows

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugars until smooth.
    1 c unsalted butter, 1 ½ c brown sugar, ¼ c granulated sugar
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract continuing to mix until well combined.
    2 eggs, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Add the flours, cocoa powder, cinnamon, chili powder, cayenne pepper, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low speed until just combined.
    1 ½ c all-purpose flour, ½ c cake flour, 1 c cocoa powder, 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
    2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Scoop out 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and form into a ball. Roll the ball of dough in granulated sugar and then place on the parchment lined baking sheet with space between each cookie so they have room to spread. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes. While the cookies are baking, begin cutting your marshmallows into fourths.
    20 marshmallows
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and place the marshmallows in the center. Return to the oven to bake for an additional 4-5 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before transferring the cookies to a cooling rack. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon if desired.

Notes

Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Making larger cookies: You can make these cookies larger and more similar to a cookie that you would find at Crumbl by scooping out 3 tablespoons of dough and baking the cookies for 8-10 minutes before adding a full sized marshmallow in the center and returning to the oven to bake for an additional 4-5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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