Mexican Chocolate Butter Cookies / Jill Silverman Hough

Mexican Chocolate Butter Cookies / Jill Silverman Hough

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A great basic butter cookie made even better, thanks to cocoa powder, cinnamon, and just a touch of chile. Easy to make too.

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Cooking tools:

  • Stand mixer
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutter
  • Cooling rack
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Chef's knife

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Decorations such as melted chocolate, colored sugar, jimmies, silver balls, and icing (optional)

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