Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

• 3 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups flour

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0F Cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar.
3. Slowly add the syrup until mixed and then add applesauce until mixed and fluffy.
4. Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Slowly add the mixture to the wet ingredients until combined.
5. Drop onto sheets, leaving 2-3 inches between each cookie.
6. Bake for 12 minutes, they should look cooked but slightly shiny.
7. Remove to wire racks and cool.

butter, sugar, corn syrup, unsweetened applesauce, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, flour

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mexican-hot-chocolate-cookies-388878 (may not work)