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Mexican Hot Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Mimi Council
Experience the irresistible combination of rich chocolate and a hint of spice with these Mexican Hot Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. Perfect for cozying up with a warm drink.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Makes 12 cookies
Calories 273 kcal

Equipment

  • Digital Food Scale
  • Stand Mixer
  • Half Sheet Pan
  • Parchment Paper Sheets

Ingredients
 
 

Dough

  • 113 grams salted butter (softened)
  • 113 grams cane sugar
  • 113 grams dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 212 grams all purpose flour
  • 57 grams Dutch cocoa powder (sifted)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground vanilla bean
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg

Topping

  • 57 grams cane sugar
  • 71 grams powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • To make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, cane sugar, and dark brown sugar. Mix on low until combined and there are no chunks of butter. Add the eggs and egg yolk.
  • In a separate bowl, add the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking powder, sea salt, vanilla bean, cinnamon, chili powder, cayenne, and nutmeg and whisk together. Add to the butter mixture and mix on low until combined into a smooth dough.
  • In a small bowl, add the cane sugar for the topping. And in a separate bowl, add the powdered sugar for topping.
  • Using your hands, form the dough into 12 balls and roll them in the cane sugar first, then in the powdered sugar. Place on the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them at least 1-inch apart. You'll have 6 cookies per sheet.
  • Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until cracked and dry around the edges. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheets.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

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Notes

Tips
  • Always weigh ingredients for the best results.
  • I'm using my stand mixer for ease, but if you prefer to use a hand mixer, you can do that.
  • Make sure your butter is soft. I like to leave it out at room temperature for a while to let it soften naturally. You can even do this overnight in the winter weather.
  • Using parchment paper really helps when baking cookies, I highly recommend it.
  • Round out cookies by placing a cookie cutter or glass over the top of the cookies and rounding them for perfectly round cookies.
  • Make sure to store in an airtight container.
  • Gluten Free — Replace the flour with 226 grams (scant 1 ½ cups) gluten free flour blend.
  • High Altitude — Bake at 375°F for 13 to 15 minutes or until cracked and dry around the edges.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 227mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 327IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg
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