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5 from 4 votes

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

Pour some milk and enjoy a Mexican hot chocolate cookie.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Course: Cookies Bars and Brownies
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar divided
  • 3 tablets Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate Drink grated
  • 2 cups vegetable shortening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment. Set aside.
  • Combine flour and 2 cups powdered sugar in medium bowl. Grate chocolate over bowl and stir to combine. Place shortening in large mixer bowl; beat at medium speed, adding flour mixture gradually until combined. Add vanilla extract; beat until combined. Freeze for 10 minutes.
  • Roll 1 tablespoon dough into ball; repeat with remaining dough. Place balls 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheets and press lightly to flatten.
  • Bake for 16 to 18 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 1 minute; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with remaining 1/4 cup powdered sugar.

Notes

Cookies are very soft and will feel wet. Be gentle when transferring to cooling rack. I used an offset spatula.
Recipe adapted from Nestle.
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