Recipes Desserts Cookies Chocolate Cookie Recipes Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies 4.8 (114) 105 Reviews 28 Photos This spicy cookie recipe combines the best of two worlds: the sweetness of chocolate with a kick of cayenne. Submitted by Brandi Rose Updated on November 18, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 28 28 28 28 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 24 cookies Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings 1 ¾ cups white sugar, divided 1 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon sea salt 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. 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. Mix together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll heaping tablespoons of dough into balls. Roll balls in sugar-cinnamon mixture and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. 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. Recipe Tip For spicier cookies, add a generous pinch of cayenne to the sugar-cinnamon mixture. I Made It Print 154 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 212 Calories 11g Fat 29g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 212 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 6g 32% Cholesterol 36mg 12% Sodium 151mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 19g Protein 3g 5% Calcium 12mg 1% Iron 2mg 8% Potassium 117mg 2% * 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. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.