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January 13, 2013

Mexican Hot Cocoa Sandwich Cookies

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Chewy chocolate cookies spiced with cinnamon and chili sandwiched together with marshmallow filling


Mexican Hot Cocoa Sandwich Cookies

Mexican Hot Cocoa Sandwich Cookies and birthdays. Two things that you don’t often see in the same sentence, but I did it anyway. Happy birthday, #SundaySupper! I probably should’ve made a cake for this occasion, but doubling the cookies and slapping them together with sweet marshmallow filling makes up for it, no? It’s amazing how much you can grow in a year. I already discussed my personal journey in 2012, but at the same time Chocolate Moosey was growing, so was #SundaySupper.


Mexican Hot Cocoa Sandwich Cookies

To celebrate, we were to pick any recipe that was made for past #SundaySuppers and make it. Problem is there are so many wonderful recipes, where do you even begin? With dessert, of course. When Jen posted Mexican Hot Cocoa Cookies for our cookie exchange, I immediately wanted them. Then I envisioned them as sandwich cookies. Of course she broke my heart by using cake mix, but I forgive her because she sent me cherry cookies.


Mexican Hot Cocoa Sandwich Cookies

I don’t like monotony, and since I did sandwich cookies not too long ago, I didn’t want to make sandwich cookies so soon. However, I could not stop picturing these slathered together with marshmallow filling. After all, they can’t be called Hot Cocoa Cookies without marshmallows.


Mexican Hot Cocoa Sandwich Cookies

They are chewy chocolate cookies spiced with cinnamon and chili powder then binded together with a creamy and not-so-sticky marshmallow filling. Mexicans like spicing everything up, including their hot chocolate. I was going to do the glaze too, but I tend to bake at night, so I went to bed as they cooled. Instead of following Jen’s directions with cake mix, I converted it all to scratch. You’re welcome, baking snobs :D

Mexican Hot Cocoa Sandwich Cookies

Mexican Hot Cocoa Sandwich Cookies

Yield: 1 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Marshmallow Filling

  • 3/4 cup marshmallow fluff
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the cocoa, sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and chili powder. Add the vanilla, eggs, and oil. Beat everything together until combined and dough forms.
  3. Scoop the dough into 24 balls and place onto the cookie sheets about 3 inches apart (if you have to reuse cookie sheets, let it cool between each baking). Bake 10-12 minutes or until puffed and cracked. Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes to remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  4. For the filling: In a large bowl, beat together the marshmallow fluff and shortening until smooth, light, and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat on high for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Take one cookie and spread some marshmallow filling onto the flat side. Take another cookie and press the flat side onto the filling. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
© Carla Cardello

Inspired by Juanita’s Cocina

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Filed Under: Cookies + Bars Tagged With: chili powder, cinnamon, marshmallows

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  1. Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb says

    January 13, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    I love love love chocolate and Chilli together!! Recently I have even managed to infect my husband with that chili choco madness and I started to add cinnamon as well. I feel my husband is going to go nuts for those. He is a huge cookie fan! =D

    Happy #Sundaysupper!

    Reply
  2. Alex says

    January 13, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    I love what you did here – and I’m not just talking about the cake mix. Ehehehe The marshmallows really make the cookies go to the next level.

    Reply
  3. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

    January 13, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Jen’s recipe caught my eye too, and I love the addition of the marshmallow! Thanks for the scratch version. Cake mix based cookies are great in a pinch, but I tend to only bale cookies occasionally, mostly around the holidays, and prefer scratch recipes for that. Great photos, as always!

    Reply
  4. Jen @JuanitasCocina says

    January 13, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    You used marshmallow fluff! You cheater! I make my own! ;)

    Just kidding…your cookies look fab. Thank you for choosing one of my recipes!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      January 13, 2013 at 11:06 AM

      Ahhh you caught me!! But making homemade fluff takes time and these were calling me name NOW and not later….

      Reply
  5. Susan says

    January 13, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    It’s okay, I would have converted them and made from scratch too! Also, loving your cake stand right now!

    Reply
  6. Tara says

    January 13, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    I want to dive right into that place of cookies. Yummy!!

    Reply
  7. Shannon @VillageGirlBlog says

    January 13, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Darn if I don’t need some cookies right this minute now after seeing these. They look amazing! Serious ranking on the Yum Factor!

    Reply
  8. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    January 13, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    What is the best way to get you my address, so you can send some of these? :)

    Reply
  9. Amanda @ MarocMama says

    January 13, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Your pictures are so beautiful – I could just lick the screen!

    Reply
  10. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

    January 13, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Good that you replaced the cake mix, these are fantastic! I´m a big fan of sandwich cookies. Happy Sunday Carla!

    Reply
  11. Family Foodie says

    January 13, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Carla~ I chuckled when I read this post… because I can remember the first time we connected on twitter and I checked out your blog and I could remember thinking… her blog is amazing… she needs to be part of the #sundaysupper group (originally inspiring foodies)… boy am I glad I invited you. I can’t tell you what a pleasure it has been having you in this group. #SundaySupper wouldn’t be #SundaySupper without you and your blog. Everyone has learned so much from you this past year… You are officially the #SundaySupper Photography Guru! Thank you so much for everything that you share with this group!

    Reply
  12. Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says

    January 13, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Hey Carla…how about you send some of these on over to me? :) (great photos too)

    Reply
  13. Renee says

    January 13, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Oh Carla! Those cookies just pop on the screen. You are such a great photographer and inspire me with every single post.
    You also inspire me with your recipes. Brilliant to make these sandwich cookies because I love, love, love frostings and fillings.

    Reply
  14. kelly @ kellybakes says

    January 13, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Love the white background, lady! And these cookies look divine. Glad you gave the from-scratch version. Even if I wanted to use a box mix, I’d have to trek halfway across the city to get to a normal grocery store (that’s a first world baking problem if I ever heard one, amiright?). I bet they’d be fantastic with ice cream in the middle of them too :x Maybe marshmallow ice cream?

    Reply
  15. Medeja says

    January 13, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    That marshmallow filling just amazed me.. :) these cookies look wonderful!

    Reply
  16. Miriam @ Overtime Cook says

    January 14, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    I love sandwich cookies, and these are gorgeous! Love the various angles on the pictures!

    Reply
  17. Lane @ Supper for a Steal says

    January 14, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    I want these now! I have marshmallow fluff in the pantry that needs a recipe so I’m thinking this sounds perfect.

    Reply
  18. Julia says

    January 14, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    These are look so amazing!

    Reply
  19. Jen @ Jen's Favorite Cookies says

    January 14, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Chocolate cookies with marshmallow frosting… it sounds like a Carla classic to me! They look really delicious!

    Reply
  20. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    January 14, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Ahhhhh these cookies look SO SO SOOO chocolatey and good and I love that little twist of the spice!

    Reply
  21. Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba) says

    January 14, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Love love love these! They’re so pretty, and I bet tasty to boot!

    Reply
  22. Stacy says

    January 15, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    Oh, Queen of Sandwich Cookies! You have out done yourself on these!

    Reply
  23. Linda | The Urban Mrs says

    January 15, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    This looks so fabulous! I’m so glad I’m connected with you via Sunday Supper. You always come up with unique recipes, and of course beautiful pictures.

    Reply
  24. Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says

    January 16, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Your pictures just make me want to reach in a grab a handful of those cookies!

    Reply
  25. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    January 16, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    I couldn’t imagine Sunday Supper without you – I’m so glad we’ve met and are getting to know each other! Your beautiful baked goods have me drooling with each new post and this one is no different. I love the spicy kick of cinnamon and chili with chocolate – the best thing I consumed when I was in Mexico last year was their spicy hot chocolate. And it’s only natural to sandwich these with marshmallow fluff – it wouldn’t be hot chocolate-esque without it!

    Reply
  26. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    January 18, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    You took an amazing recipe and took it up a notch. These look amazeballs!

    Reply
  27. Faye Leong says

    January 19, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    This is amazing, Carla! I wish to bite them now!

    Reply
  28. Hezzi-D says

    January 19, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    I love marshmallow and this filling sounds delish! I also like the chili powder in the cookies, sounds yummy!

    Reply
  29. Bea says

    January 19, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Can I say aaaaamazing!!! They look so good, Carla :)

    Reply
  30. Elizabeth says

    January 19, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    I love mexican hot chocolate twist!

    Reply
  31. Sarah says

    January 21, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    my new year culinary resolution is to be a better baker. I’m going to stalk your blog for baking ideas. looks so good. i love the marshmellow fluff. i could probably eat the whole container in one sitting.

    Reply

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