Mexican Coconut Hot Chocolate Cookies

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Mexican Coconut Hot Chocolate Cookies). A double chocolate cookie inspired by the flavors of Mexico. Great for dipping in coffee or milk, leaves a warm taste on the tongue. Spice to taste; coconut is optional but makes for a great texture.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 48

Yield: 4 dozen cookies

Mexican Coconut Hot Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup butter

softened

1 cup white sugar

1 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tablespoon instant coffee granules

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

⅔ cup cocoa powder

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

or more to taste

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

¼ teaspoon chili powder

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

2 cups milk chocolate chips

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat butter white sugar brown sugar eggs instant coffee and vanilla extract together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy.

Step 3

Combine flour cocoa powder cinnamon cayenne pepper salt baking powder cream of tartar and chili powder in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into the butter mixture slowly until blended. Fold in coconut and chocolate chips.

Step 4

Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until set 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a rack to cool completely about 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Coconut Hot Chocolate Cookies

Servings Per Recipe:48

Calories: 131.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.4g 3%

Carbohydrates: 18.2g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 5%

Sugars: 13.1g

Fat: 6.8g 10%

Saturated Fat: 4.2g 21%

Cholesterol: 17.9mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 148.4IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 5%

Folate: 10.9mcg 3%

Calcium: 13.5mg 1%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 16.6mg 6%

Potassium: 82.4mg 2%

Sodium: 51.8mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 61.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.