Chocolate Caliente Cookies

Name: Chocolate Caliente Cookies
Prep time: 15 s
Cook time: 12 s
Total time: 147 s
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups (11.5-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunksdivided; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Pinch of ground cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup (1 stick) buttersoftened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®

Level

Easy

Prep

15 min

Cook

12 min

Servings

20 to 22 cookies

Chocolate Caliente Cookies are delectable and festive cookies that will really make you wish it was Cinco de Mayo every day!

Key Ingredients

A yellow bag of semi-sweet chunks with a red label beside a gooey chocolate chip cookie and chocolate chunks.

Morsels and Baking Ingredients

NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks

11.5 oz.

Ingredients

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1 3/4 cups (11.5-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks, divided
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Pinch of ground cayenne pepper
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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Make It

Step 1

Microwave 1 cup chunks in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. Chunks may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until chunks are melted.

Step 2

Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and cayenne pepper in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat well. Add melted chocolate; stir until blended. Gradually stir in flour mixture. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350º F. Line baking sheets with foil.

Step 4

Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place 3 inches apart on baking sheets.

Step 5

Bake for 12 minutes or until cookies are puffed and centers are set but still soft. Immediately place remaining 3/4 cup chunks, about 5 to 6 chunks per cookie, onto tops of cookies. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks. Allow chunks to soften and spread melted chocolate evenly over tops of cookies.