Description
These Hot Chocolate Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of a cozy winter beverage with a classic cookie. Rich cocoa dough studded with chocolate chips and gooey marshmallows, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet indulgence any time.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3¼ 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
Optional Toppings:
- Extra mini marshmallows for topping
- Crushed peppermint or chocolate chunks for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets, press extra marshmallows or chocolate on top, then bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy: Let cookies cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- If marshmallows melt too much, freeze before mixing into dough.
- Delicious with a sprinkle of sea salt or a chocolate drizzle on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
