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Chocolate Almond Spice Cookies are rich with chocolate, subtly nutty and warmly spiced. They are a delicious, sweet treat that are perfect for a party, to have with your morning coffee or afternoon tea, and make for a lovely midnight snack!Stack of 5 Double Chocolate Almond Spice CookiesThese cookies are somewhat reminiscent of my Mexican Chocolate Spice Cookies, but with the addition of almond meal and Mexican chocolate instead of chocolate chips.

Shaped dough on parchment for Double Chocolate Almond Spice Cookies

What do these spiced cookies taste like?

Imagine if you will, the most delicious chocolate cookie you’ve ever had. Now imagine it with a kick of spicy heat, nutty overtones, and chunks of melting chocolate. That’s exactly what these Chocolate Almond Spice Cookies taste like.

I use Mexican chocolate in this recipe and that’s part of what makes them unique — it adds more spice and a bit more crunch.

What exactly is Mexican chocolate?

  • Mexican chocolate is made from ground and roasted cocao nibs, sugar, and cinnamon and usually ground almonds.
  • The texture is slightly granular because the cacao nibs are coarsely ground.
  • In addition to cinnamon, Mexican chocolate can include other spices like nutmeg or allspice. And often chilies are added for a bit of heat.
  • Mexican chocolate is most commonly used in hot chocolate and mole.

Baked Double Chocolate Almond Spice Cookies on parchment paper

How to make Chocolate Almond Spice Cookies

This is such a flavorful and interesting recipe — and it’s so simple to whip up . . .

  1. Mix all of the dry ingredients together.
  2. Mix the butter with the sugars, vanilla and egg.
  3. Mix the dry mixture with the wet mixture.
  4. Fold in the Mexican chocolate.
  5. Shape the dough.
  6. Bake and cool.

mini Double Chocolate Almond Spice Cookies in pretty pink cupcake papersMake these cookies any size you like. I think  mini-cookies are fun and perfect for dessert parties with a variety of things to choose from, or larger cookies, say, to enjoy with your morning coffee or afternoon tea?

When cookies are mini, I feel I’m permitted to eat many more of them, which is always a good thing. 😉

Stack of Double Chocolate Almond Spice Cookies with one resting on itIf these spiced cookies sound good, make a few more recipes with chocolate and spice:

Close up of a stack of Double Chocolate Almond Spice CookiesTry these cookies! I hope you love them as much as my family and I do!

Stack of Double Chocolate Almond Spice Cookies with one resting on it

Chocolate Almond Spice Cookies

Valentina K. Wein
These cookies are rich with chocolate, subtly nutty and warmly spiced. They are a delicious, sweet treat that are perfect for a party, to have with your morning coffee or afternoon tea, and make for a lovely midnight snack!
Makes 3 dozen small cookies / serving size: about 3 cookies
5 from 12 votes
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Cooling Time 15 mins
Total Time 42 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 18
Calories 399 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, almond meal, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Stir to blend and set aside.
  • In another bowl, mix the butter with both sugars and the vanilla. Once it's blended, add the egg and mix until smooth. Now incorporate the dry ingredients, and mix only until combined. Then fold in the Mexican chocolate.
  • Use a tablespoon or a 1 1/4 inch cookie scoop, shape the dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheets. Press each one down gently with the palm of your hand. The balls of dough should be at least 2 inches apart, about 12 per sheet. Bake just until they're spread and are solidified, about 10 minutes. The cookies will look done along the edges and might appear a bit raw in the center. This is okay, as they will cook a bit more out of the oven and be perfect! Let them cool for about 15 minutes on the baking sheet.
Keywords cookies with spices, cookies for a party, desserts for a group
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Comments

  1. Claire says

    These would be great for an afternoon tea!
    And I am in complete agreement…..mini portions definitely means you can have more than one 😉

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    • valentina says

      Oh you must try Mexican chocolate. It’s typically used for hot chocolate. Thanks for visiting! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply

  9. David @ Spiced says

    Mexican chocolate can be a bit difficult to find around here. I’ve seen it, but it’s not common. Thank goodness for Amazon! These cookies sound amazing, and I totally need a batch. The chocolate + cayenne combo is such a fun one!!

    Reply

    • valentina says

      Thanks, David. It’s so good, sometimes I just eat it — like any other candy bar. Enjoy!:-) ~Valentina

      Reply

  11. Liz says

    So glad to find your blog! I’d never say no to these flavor laden chocolate cookies! I’ll keep my eyes peeled for Mexican chocolate!

    Reply

  12. Ron says

    Valentina, I have fond memories of eating a spicy chocolate cookie from a Mexican bakery that I once lived close to. I’ll be making up a batch soon and enjoy a good food memory.

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  13. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    LOL…what is it about mini things that you think you can eat more? Same here! Anywho, these cookies sound and look so so yummy Valentina! Wish I could grab that stack right now for dunking in my morning coffee! Pinned! Have a lovely weekend ahead 🙂

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    • valentina says

      Thank you, Dawn! I hope you have a great weekend, too. With lots of coffee and cookies. 😉 ~Valentina

      Reply

  19. Nancy Buchanan says

    You know you are KILLING me with all these amazing cookies – right? Have bookmarked these for the summer when the “cookie monsters” will be in residence!!!

    Reply

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