Best 3 Mayan Chocolate Sparklers Recipes

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Welcome to the fascinating world of Mayan chocolate sparklers, a captivating culinary creation that combines the rich history of Mayan civilization with the tantalizing flavors of chocolate. These sparklers, also known as chocolate wheels, are a delightful treat that ignites the senses with their unique texture, captivating aroma, and delightful taste. This culinary journey takes you through the ancient traditions of the Mayans, exploring the significance of chocolate in their culture and unraveling the secrets behind the creation of these extraordinary sparklers. Immerse yourself in the art of preparing Mayan chocolate sparklers, discovering the perfect blend of ingredients, the techniques involved in shaping and decorating them, and the secrets to achieving that perfect texture and flavor.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

MAYAN HOT CHOCOLATE



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Don't knock it till you've tried it. This rich, delicious, and kicky hot chocolate might make you abandon your traditional ties. No marshmallows needed; this is for grown-ups. Everything in this recipe can be altered to suit your taste, however I recommend following the recipe to the letter the first time you try.

Provided by That Grace

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 7m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup milk
3 tablespoons instant hot chocolate mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the hot chocolate mix, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper together in a mug.
  • Pour the milk into a glass measuring cup; heat in microwave on High until it begins to boil, about 2 minutes. Slowly pour over the mixture in the mug, stirring with a small whisk as you pour. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 221.3 mg, Sugar 27.2 g

MAYAN CHOCOLATE SPARKLERS



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A friend pointed me to this recipe (which I've changed slightly) on the blog MontCarte that is adapted from a recipe on Under the Highchair. I love recipes involving spiced chocolate. These cookies are absolutely delicious and they smell wonderful while baking. I didn't want to leave the kitchen! The topping gives the cookie a sparkly look and a wonderful crunch accented by a hint of heat from the cayenne pepper. The MontCarte blogger substituted the vegetable shortening with additional unsalted butter, but her cookies were crumbly as a result. I used vegetable shortening and my cookies crumbled very little. I've switched to bread flour in this cookie recipe. I will produce cookies with lasting softness. If that's not something you want, the bread flour can easily be replaced with all-purpose flour. If you plan to serve these to sensitive mouths and tummies, leave out the chili powder and cayenne but keep the black pepper to still achieve the spiced-chocolate taste without the burn. I prefer to use freshly ground black pepper for this recipe to achieve a stronger note in the taste. If you have an audience who's hesitant to spiced chocolate, dub these cookies simply "chocolate cookies" and watch for a reaction. I've seen these cookies win over many a cinnamon-chocolate, pepper-chocolate hater. Yield of this recipe is around 5 dozen and serving size is 2-3 cookies but I usually eat twice that amount in each sitting. The cookies great well with a glass of milk or crumbled over ice cream.

Provided by Graceless Ally

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 48-60 cookies, 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 3/4 cups bread flour
1 1/4 cups cocoa powder
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch chili powder (optional)
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place rack in center of oven. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mat and set aside.
  • TOPPING: In a small dish, add granulated sugar and cinnamon. Stir until evenly combined. Set aside.
  • COOKIES: In a large mixing bowl, add shortening, softened butter, both sugars, and vanilla. Using an electric mixer, beat on low-speed for 30 secs until ingredients are combined.
  • Scrape down sides of bowl and continue to beat at medium-speed until mixture is creamy (1 -2 minutes).
  • Add one egg to mixture and beat on medium-speed until combined (30 secs). Repeat with second egg.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, cinnamon, and baking soda.
  • Add black pepper, salt, chili powder, and cayenne pepper to flour mixture and gently stir to combine all ingredients.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture (1/2 cup at a time) and beat at low-speed until combined (1 minute) after each addition.
  • Add half of the chocolate chips to bowl and fold them into the batter. Repeat with remaining chocolate chips.
  • (Optional) Attempt to roll a small amount (1 tbsp) of batter into a ball. If the batter is too sticky and not cleanly rolling off your hand, chill batter in refrigerator for 20-30 minutes or until desired tackiness is reached.
  • Roll tablespoons of batter into 1" balls. Do not flatten.
  • Roll balls of batter through cinnamon and sugar topping until evenly coated.
  • Place rolled balls on prepared cookie sheets, about 2" apart. Do not flatten.
  • Bake batches for 7-10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookie edges will be dry, but centers should still be soft.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before attempting to remove them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • TIP: Place a paper towel under the wire rack to catch loose topping.
  • Store cookies in a counter-top cookie jar for 1 week or in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.

MAYAN CHOCOLATE BISCOTTI



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Those who enjoy Mexican hot chocolate will love every bite of subtle sweetness and heat in this perked-up biscotti. -Chris Michalowski, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons coffee liqueur
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ancho chile pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 ounce 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, grated

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in coffee liqueur and vanilla. Combine the flour, chili pepper, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the pecans, chocolate chips and grated chocolate., Divide dough in half. On an ungreased baking sheet, shape each half into a 10x2-in. rectangle. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until set and lightly browned., Place pans on wire racks. When cool enough to handle, transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets., Bake for 8-10 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • To make the sparklers, you will need a mold. You can use a silicone mold or a metal mold. If you are using a metal mold, make sure to grease it well before pouring in the chocolate.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best results. A good chocolate will have a smooth, rich flavor and will be easy to work with.
  • Be careful not to overheat the chocolate. If the chocolate gets too hot, it will seize up and become difficult to work with.
  • If you are using a silicone mold, place the mold on a baking sheet before pouring in the chocolate. This will help to prevent the mold from tipping over.
  • Refrigerate the chocolate sparklers for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help them to set and firm up.
  • To serve, place the chocolate sparklers on a plate and light the sparklers. Enjoy!

Conclusion:

Mayan chocolate sparklers are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a fun and unique dessert, give Mayan chocolate sparklers a try!

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