Mole Chocolate Cookies

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A Recipe by El Popular

Better Together. For these Sweet ’n Salty Mole Chocolate Cookies, we paired our savory Mole with our Mexican Chocolate to create a delectable cookie that brings a hint of salty heat wrapped up in sweet chocolate. Be sure to make extra – these heavenly cookies are usually snagged quickly!

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  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Makes: 30 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 Package (8 squares) of El Popular Mexican Chocolate
  • 4 tbsp El Popular Mole Powder or Paste
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Directions

  • Heat oven to 350°F

  • Place El Popular Chocolate and Mole in a medium heat-proof bowl or double boiler. Melt over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool.

  • In large bowl, use a handheld mixer to cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time until combined. Add cooled chocolate mixture, mixing to incorporate well.

  • In small bowl, combine flour, cocoa and baking powder. Stir into the wet ingredients.

  • Transfer mixture to a piping bag.

  • Grease two 12×18-inch baking sheets.

  • With one hand at the top of the bag and one at the bottom, squeeze the dough to form 1 ½ inch circles, leaving ½ in between them until both baking sheets are covered.

  • Evenly sprinkle chocolate chips on top.

  • Bake 20 min or until fully baked.

  • Cool for 10 min and enjoy!

Mole 101

Mole, whose name comes from the Nahuatl word “mōlli” meaning sauce, is a centuries-old dish full of history and flavor. Mole poblano, the most famous type, originates from Puebla, Mexico, and has become a symbol of Mexico’s “mestizaje,” blending indigenous and European culinary traditions. With El Popular Mole Paste or Powder, you can enjoy this rich, complex sauce anytime, perfect over chicken, vegetables, or rice.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Makes: 2-3 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ jar El Popular Mole Paste (8.5 oz) or Mole Powder (4.5 oz)
  • 1–2 cups chicken broth

Directions

  • In a large skillet or saucepan over low heat, combine El Popular Mole paste or powder with chicken broth.
  • Stir slowly, adding more broth as needed to reach your desired thickness.
  • Sautee for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until smooth and heated thoroughly.
  • Serve hot over chicken, beef, rice, or vegetables.

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