Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies (Printable Version)

Fudgy chocolate cookies spiced with cinnamon and cayenne, coated in cinnamon sugar for a warm, vibrant taste.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Dough

01 - 227 grams unsalted butter, softened
02 - 300 grams granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 5 milliliters vanilla extract
05 - 50 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 344 grams all-purpose flour
07 - 7 grams cream of tartar
08 - 5 grams baking soda
09 - 2.5 grams baking powder
10 - 3 grams kosher salt

→ Coating

11 - 50 to 67 grams granulated sugar
12 - 12 grams ground cinnamon

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Beat butter and 300 grams granulated sugar until creamy. Scrape down the bowl to ensure even mixing.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; blend thoroughly.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk cocoa powder and flour. Create a well in the center.
05 - Add cream of tartar, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt into the well and mix gently before combining with wet ingredients. Optionally, add cayenne pepper to taste.
06 - Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Scrape the bowl to ensure homogeneity.
07 - Refrigerate dough for up to 48 hours to enhance flavor, or proceed to baking immediately.
08 - Shape dough into rounded portions of approximately 30 to 45 grams each.
09 - In a shallow dish, combine 50 to 67 grams granulated sugar with cinnamon.
10 - Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
11 - Place coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spaced approximately 5 centimeters apart.
12 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain soft.
13 - Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for two minutes.
14 - Transfer cookies back to the cinnamon sugar mixture and coat the top surface while still warm for optimal adherence.
15 - Place cookies on a wire rack to cool thoroughly before serving.
16 - Enjoy the cookies warm for the best texture and flavor.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Refrigerating dough enhances flavor development but is optional.
02 - Adding cayenne pepper provides subtle heat.
03 - Coating cookies with cinnamon sugar while warm ensures better adherence.

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