This may be my new favorite cookie. Marshmallows are not in the normal recipe, but I like to add them for my granddaughter. You can use just one type of chocolate chips if you prefer. I don't use the cayenne pepper, but only because the little ones prefer it not too spicy.
MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE COOKIES
(makes 4 dozen)
Ingredients:
*1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
*1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
*2 large eggs
*2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
*2 cups all-purpose flour
*2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
*2 teaspoons baking soda
*1 teaspoon salt
*1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
*1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional and only if you want some spicy kick)
*1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
*1 cup milk chocolate chips
*48 mini marshmallows (optional)
Directions:
~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
~In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together.
~Mix in eggs and vanilla.
~Add flour, unsweetened cocoa, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (add cayenne pepper if desired).
~Mix in semi-sweet and milk sweet chocolate chips.
~Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.
~Drop by rounded spoonfuls (or a cookie scoop) onto prepared cookie sheet.
~If using the marshmallows put one marshmallow on top of a cookie and press down a little bit.
~ Bake for 8-10 minutes or until just set.
~Remove from oven and place on cooling racks to cool
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