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Home » Recipes » Easy Mexican Dessert: Mexican Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies

Easy Mexican Dessert: Mexican Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies

Last Updated May 18, 2020. Originally Posted December 9, 2016 By Maggie Unzueta

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Here's an easy dessert recipe that takes cake boxes to an entirely new level. Mexican Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies are so yummy that no one will know you took a short to cut to make them.
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Mexican Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies - Here's an easy Mexican dessert recipe that takes cake boxes to an entirely new delicious level. by Mama Maggie's Kitchen

If you’re looking for easy Mexican dessert recipes, look no further. Mexican Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies are so yummy and takes cake boxes to an entirely new delicious level.

Mexican Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies

I get it all the time. “Maggie, what are you cooking tonight?” Truth be told… Sometimes, I like to pop in a frozen pizza and veg in front of a good Netflix series. With the holidays and holiday potlucks, everyone expects me to bring over something that will blow their culinary minds. I can almost see the disappointment on their faces when I show up with a bottle of wine. I was at the grocery store the other day and was thinking what easy Mexican dessert recipes I knew. This is the first one I thought of: Mexican Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Cadia Organic Appleasauce

I’m using apple sauce to make it a little healthier. That way, I won’t feel guilty about eating two cookies. 😀 Don’t want to be healthy? Use butter.

Mexican Spiced Chocolate Cookies Adorned with poinsettia flowers

I’m a busy mom. My redhead has more energy than a supernova. KABOOM! Just yesterday, he had two school functions, then basketball practice, and then we visited his friend’s house to pick up his Xbox controller. Take the shortcuts where you can. This is an easy Mexican dessert, not a slave over the stove for hours recipe. When you jazz up a cake box dessert, no one will know that you were a sneaky baker. Us, busy moms, have to stick together. 😀 Happy Baking!

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Mexican Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies

Here's an easy dessert recipe that takes cake boxes to an entirely new level. Mexican Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies are so yummy that no one will know you took a short to cut to make them.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 208kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

  • 1 package chocolate cake box
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Instructions

  • Preheat oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • The batter might be a little tough at first, but keep working at it.
  • If you need to, add a splash of water, go for it but not a lot.
  • Once everything is combined, drop on a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.

Notes

To make it healthier you can use apple sauce instead of butter.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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Easy Mexican Dessert Recipes - Mexican Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies are yummy and make the perfect sweet treat by Mama Maggie's Kitchen.


Filed Under: Desserts, Mexican, Recipes

About Maggie Unzueta

Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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  1. Abby of Baby Birds Farm

    December 9, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    Smart to have a quick cookie recipe handy! I’d love to enter the giveaway. Every time I run into WF for a few items I drop a $100. I love their meat and fish and they are one if the few places I can find bone marrow bones. And a favorite new find is the Good Belly fermented coconut water. Yum!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      December 10, 2013 at 9:24 am

      Bone marrow is one of my favorites guilty pleasures. My son likes it too. Shhhh! No one tell him what it is!!

      Reply
  2. Melodie Tao

    December 10, 2013 at 9:06 am

    I love Whole Foods because they sell so many specialty foods I can’t find anywhere else. When I win I’m going to treat myself to something from their sushi bar, buy some young coconuts and vitamins! I also follow you on Instagram AND the contest ends on December 13th, my birthday so I’m feeling lucky!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      December 10, 2013 at 9:23 am

      I love their sushi bar too. Happy Birthday!

      Reply
  3. Amanda Sakovitz

    December 10, 2013 at 5:01 pm

    I’m following you on instagram as pokergrl8 and I would love to get cold cuts and cookies for the holiday! Thank you very much!

    Reply
  4. Carolsue

    December 11, 2013 at 2:40 am

    I follow you on Instagram as cezovski9
    I would buy cheese — lots of it!

    Reply
  5. Danielle

    December 11, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    We were just at Whole Foods yesterday. We bought milk, cereal, and cookies from the baked goods display (you know… the basics). And of course I follow on Instagram!

    Reply
  6. Raquel

    December 11, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    I would buy Gluten-Free and Allergen-Free Items for my kids! They have multiple food allergies and most of the items I need to bake them are only at Whole Foods!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      December 12, 2013 at 9:15 am

      They have a great gluten-free selection.

      Reply
  7. Brigeeski

    December 11, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    I bought yummy macaroons last time as was at Whole Foods. Next time I would pick up some fresh produce and try out some of their prepared salads. Following on Instagram too of course 🙂

    Reply
  8. Angela Quisumbing

    December 11, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    I would buy ingredients to make some lactation cookies! I hear they sell brewer’s yeast. I’d follow you on Instagram, if I had an account 😉

    Reply
  9. Melanie @MelanieMedia

    December 12, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    I haven’t been to Whole Foods in awhile. I’d look at their wine and cheese for our holiday dinner. We’re having lots of people over and I need to stretch the meal!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      December 13, 2013 at 7:15 am

      They have a great wine and cheese selection for the holidays.

      Reply
  10. Fabiola@notjustbaked

    December 13, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    I follow you on Instagram!

    Reply
  11. Fabiola@notjustbaked

    December 13, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    I’d but stuff to make tamales. Chicken with salsa verde and pork salsa Roja. Now I’m really craving them! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  12. mo

    December 12, 2016 at 8:11 am

    YUM! Will try these tonight. Look AMAZING!!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      December 16, 2016 at 9:25 am

      Hope you do. They’re so easy to make. Gotta love that!

      Reply

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