Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of hot chocolate in cookie form with these delicious Hot Chocolate Cookies. Packed with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows, these treats are perfect for winter or any time you crave a sweet, chocolatey dessert.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup hot cocoa mix (optional, for dusting or extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. Optionally, add hot cocoa mix for extra flavor.
- Bake the Cookies: Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Press extra marshmallows and chocolate chips on top of each dough ball for a bakery-style look.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
