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hot chocolate cookies on holiday tray

Hot Chocolate Cookies

Soft, fudgy hot chocolate cookies packed with rich cocoa flavor and gooey marshmallows. Inspired by cozy winter nights and holiday baking, these cookies taste just like a warm mug of hot cocoa in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 packet hot cocoa mix (about 3 tbsp)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, hot cocoa mix, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips if using.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Chill the dough for 10 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape.
  9. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are set but centers are still soft.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 160IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.6mg

Notes

For best results, freeze the marshmallows for 10 minutes before folding into the dough. Do not overbake cookies will firm up as they cool. Try adding cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne for Mexican hot chocolate cookies.

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