Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat together 1 1/2 cups sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in cream of tartar and baking soda. Beat in cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and cayenne powder. Beat in flour. Stir chocolate chips into dough until incorporated.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Mix together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Roll heaping tablespoons of dough into balls. Roll balls in sugar-cinnamon mixture and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until centers are set and edges are slightly cracked, about 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (24 servings total)