Decadent Mexican Hot Chocolate Whoopie Pies Easy Spicy Cinnamon Recipe
These decadent Mexican hot chocolate whoopie pies combine rich chocolate with a spicy cinnamon filling, delivering a nostalgic and comforting treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for filling)
- 1–2 tbsp (15-30ml) milk (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, chili powder, and cinnamon.
- Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently until combined.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls (about 2 tbsp or 30 ml each) onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until pies spring back lightly when pressed and a toothpick comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Transfer pies to a cooling rack and cool completely.
- For the filling, beat softened butter with powdered sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract, cinnamon, cayenne pepper (if using), and milk to reach spreadable consistency.
- Spread or pipe about 2 tbsp (30 ml) of filling on the flat side of one cake, then top with another to form a sandwich.
- Press gently to spread filling evenly without squishing out.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep pies tender. Use room temperature ingredients for better texture. Use quality Dutch-processed cocoa powder for authentic flavor. Pipe filling for neat assembly. Cool pies completely before filling to prevent melting. Add milk a teaspoon at a time if filling is too stiff.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Mexican hot chocolate, whoopie pies, spicy cinnamon filling, chocolate dessert, easy dessert, holiday treats, cinnamon, chili powder