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Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 1
Taste like a cup of spicy Mexican hot chocolate! Not very much oil or butter used because of the applesauce!
Ingredients:
3 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups flour
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F Cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar.
3. Slowly add the syrup until mixed and then add applesauce until mixed and fluffy.
4. Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Slowly add the mixture to the wet ingredients until combined.
5. Drop onto sheets, leaving 2-3 inches between each cookie.
6. Bake for 12 minutes, they should look cooked but slightly shiny.
7. Remove to wire racks and cool.
By RecipeOfHealth.com