Mexican Chocolate Sugar Crisps

Name: Mexican Chocolate Sugar Crisps
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-1/2 dozen
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

6 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Michele Lovio

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on May 10, 2023

My grandma loved these so much, she would hide them from my grandpa! I think of her every time I make a batch. Like Mexican spice? Try stirring in a little chili powder. —Michele Lovio, Thousand Oaks, California

Can you freeze Mexican Chocolate Sugar Crisps?

Freeze shaped balls of dough on baking sheets until firm. Transfer to airtight containers; return to freezer. To use, bake cookies as directed.

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Mexican Chocolate Sugar Crisps

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Yield:4-1/2 dozen

Prep:30 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, corn syrup and melted chocolate. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.

2
Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place cookies 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets (do not flatten). Bake until tops are puffed and cracked, 8-10 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3
To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate.