Description
These Hot Chocolate Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of hot cocoa with the texture of a classic chocolate chip cookie. With gooey marshmallows and chunks of rich chocolate, these cookies are perfect for cozy nights in or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup hot chocolate mix (about 4 packets)
- ¼ cup natural cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (1.5 cups), coarsely chopped, divided
- 1 cup mini marshmallows, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large half sheet baking tray with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla until incorporated.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, hot chocolate mix, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in chopped chocolate and marshmallows.
- Form cookie dough: Scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are slightly browned.
- Cool and top: Press extra chocolate and marshmallows onto warm cookies, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
- For extra gooey cookies, slightly underbake them.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts or white chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Hot Chocolate Cookies, Hot Cocoa Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Marshmallow Cookies
