Why We Love Mexican Crinkle Cookies
Chocolate crinkle cookies are a classic must-try, especially during the holiday season! They are chocolatey and sweet with a crunchy outer layer of powdered sugar! I made my version more like Mexican-inspired mocha crinkle cookies, because they have a hint of spice from the cayenne pepper. The cayenne won’t make them too spicy, but will give them a slight kick! If you prefer a chocolate cookie that is purely sweet, skip the cayenne pepper but I would still recommend adding the cinnamon! So get the family together and let’s make some chocolate crinkle cookies! This time of year, many inexperienced cooks are tip-toeing into the kitchen to try their hand at making edible gifts. Welcome newbies! We are so glad you’re here. The satisfaction that follows offering your loved ones homemade dishes, is hard to beat. To help you on your way, I’d like to share a few of my favorite holiday baking tips to ensure your time in the kitchen is successful and enjoyable.
5 Fail-Proof Holiday Baking Tips
Make Baking a Family Affair. Some of my best memories as a child, are of baking with my mom. Making holiday baking an annual family event is a great way get in some needed quality time, and to get the baking done in a timely fashion. Extra hands = faster baking. Stick to Old-Faithfuls and Trusted Sources. As much as I love to experiment in the kitchen, when baking edible gifts, or for events, stick to the recipe. Use tried-and-true family favorites, or recipes from trusted sources, like ahem… Your favorite recipe blog. You don’t want to waste your time and money on “mad-scientist” baking projects that you’ll be embarrassed to serve to friends. Invest in Parchment Paper. Parchment paper is the answer to many common baking dilemmas. It helps cookies to retain their shape, bake evenly, and come cleanly off the baking sheet. It’s also fantastic for lining cake and bread pans. Buy New Leavening Agents for Holiday Baking. Items like baking soda, baking powder, dry active yeast, and cream of tartar loose their lifting power over time. It’s a good idea to buy new containers of common leavening agents before holiday baking, and save yourself the headache of hockey-puck cookies. Plan Ahead for Presentation. You just spent an entire day making dozens of immaculate cookies that look like they came straight off the pages of a culinary magazine. Don’t just heap them on a paper plate and hand them to your neighbor. Think ahead about how you want to present your dainty delicacies! This time of year you can find all sorts of inexpensive boxes, bags, buckets and baskets that will protect your baked goods and make your gifts even more special.
(For more tips see our post 100 Best Baking Tips)
Making Crinkle Cookies
Now let’s bake! These Mexican Crinkle Cookies are one of my holiday favorites. They offer the crisp outer crust and the fudgy inner texture of classic crinkle cookies, with an added mocha punch. All the flavors of a Mexican Mocha coffee drink are represented… Rich chocolate, coffee, cinnamon, and a subtle nip of spicy heat that warms the throat. Yet not so much it burns.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with Spice!
No fancy decorating is required, so get your kids involved in making crinkle cookies. They can roll the dough into balls and dredge them in powdered sugar for a fun and festive activity. These Mexican Crinkle Cookies are easy to make they are sure to be a winner with your friends and family this holiday season!
Tips & Tricks
Don’t overmix the dough! Once the flour is added, don’t overmix the dough, as this can create tough or dense cookies. Omit the cayenne if you prefer! The cayenne in here balances the chocolate flavors and adds just a slight kick. If you prefer, you can definitely omit it! Pair these Mexican crinkle cookies with a Mexican mocha coffee for the perfect combo!
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