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Hot Cocoa Cookies Recipe

These hot cocoa cookies recipe taste just like a cozy mug of hot chocolate soft, chewy, loaded with chocolate chips, and filled with gooey pockets of mini marshmallows. Perfect for winter baking, holiday cookie trays, or anytime you crave a warm, chocolatey treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 157
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup hot cocoa mix
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • cooling rack

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, hot cocoa mix, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. If desired, add crushed candy canes for a peppermint variation.
  6. Scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. For best results, chill for 30 minutes before baking.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 260IUCalcium: 22mgIron: 1.1mg

Notes

For a festive twist, add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract and 1/3 cup crushed candy canes. Chill the dough for thicker cookies, and press a few extra marshmallows on top halfway through baking for the perfect gooey finish.

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