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A stack of Mexican hot chocolate snickerdoodles on a plate, and the top cookie has a bite out of it.
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodles

These Mexican Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodles take the best chewy chocolate cookie to the next level. The cookies are warmed up with cinnamon and just a hint of cayenne. They have a rich chocolate flavor that keeps you coming back for more!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mexican Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodles
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 128kcal
Author: Ellen

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Cream of Tartar
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Red cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

For Rolling:

  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 TBS Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cream the butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl for 2 to 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. 1 cup Unsalted Butter, 1 cup Granulated Sugar, 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • Add in the eggs, and vanilla extract and mix until combined. 2 large Eggs, 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • In a large bowl, shift together the flour, cocoa powder, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, red cayenne pepper, and salt. 2 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour, 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa powder, 1 tsp Cream of Tartar, 1 tsp Baking soda, 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon, 1/4 tsp Red cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp Salt
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until you have a thick cookie dough.
  • Scoop about 1.5 Tablespoons of batter, then roll it into a ball.

For Rolling:

  • Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and whisk together. 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar, 1/2 TBS Ground Cinnamon
  • Dip balls in cinnamon sugar mixture and roll around to coat. Place the cookies on the prepared cookie sheet a couple inches apart.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until the tops of the cookies are cracked and the sides are set.
  • Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5 to 10 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a cooling rack to enjoy or cool completely.

Notes

  • No Spice: Leave out the cayenne pepper if you don't want the spicy kick in the cookies.
  • Don't Overbake: We want the cookies to just be crackling across the tops when they're removed from the oven. Don't overbake or they centers will get too hard when they cool and the cookies won't be soft.
  • Extra Chocolate: Add 1 cup mini chocolate chips to the cookie dough before baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg