Description

These Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies combine rich chocolate, cinnamon, and a subtle hint of chili spice for a dessert inspired by authentic Mexican hot chocolate. Easy to make with a cake mix base, they deliver bakery-quality results in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

1 box chocolate cake mix (any brand)
2 large eggs, whisked
1/3 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2–2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Optional: 1/8 tsp chili powder
Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped almonds or walnuts
Optional: mini marshmallows for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Mix 1/4 cup sugar and 1 1/2–2 tbsp cinnamon in a bowl and set aside.
In another bowl, combine cake mix, whisked eggs, and melted butter until a thick dough forms.
Roll dough into balls using a cookie scoop and coat thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart and bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
Cool for 4–5 minutes on the sheet, then roll again in remaining cinnamon sugar for extra flavor.
Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

For extra richness, add chocolate chips or top with mini marshmallows in the final minutes of baking. To make it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne or ancho chili powder. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 125
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 22mg

Keywords: mexican hot chocolate cookies, cinnamon chocolate cookies, spicy chocolate cookies, holiday cookies, easy cake mix cookies