MEXICAN CRINKLE COOKIES

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When it's baking time, my family lobbies for these Mexican crinkle cookies. You can replace 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate with 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder plus 1 Tbsp. shortening, butter or oil.-Kim Kenyon, Greenwood, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter, cubed
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 large egg, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Beat in brown sugar and corn syrup until blended. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into brown sugar mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and remaining cinnamon. Shape dough into 1-1/2-in. balls; roll in confectioners' sugar mixture. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake until cookies are set and tops are cracked, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to finish cooling.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Zaharah Namugenyi
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These cookies are delicious!


josefina alcala
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I love these cookies!


Ashfaq king
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These cookies are a must-try!


Ean Munoz
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite.


Bello Halimah Mohammed
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat!


Renisha Cole
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I love the combination of the sweet cookie dough and the tangy cream cheese filling.


Ganu Chepang
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Saimkhan Abro
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I made these cookies for my holiday party and they were a huge hit!


Jeanne Kinney
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These cookies are delicious! I love the way the sugar crystals sparkle on top.


Kalule Eddy
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I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Kainat Shehzadi
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These cookies are a must-try! They're so unique and flavorful.


Dance Club
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I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a favorite. They're so simple to make, and they're always delicious.


Shalom Shalom
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love the way the powdered sugar melts in your mouth.


Mdnwdut Mdnwdut
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're so soft and chewy, and the chocolate chips add a nice touch of sweetness.


Mr.irshaad Khaskheli
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and really easy to make. I love the way the sugar crystals sparkle on top.


Dajuan williams
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I was a bit skeptical about trying these cookies, but I'm so glad I did! They're so unique and flavorful. The orange zest and cinnamon give them a really nice flavor.


Adjei Gift
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're absolutely delicious! I love the combination of the sweet cookie dough and the tangy cream cheese filling. They're perfect for any occasion.


Koky EBrahim
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. I love the crinkle effect on top, it makes them look so elegant.


Technical Queen
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they're really easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again next year.