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Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe: Ultimate 15-Minute Winter Treat


  • Author: Emili
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, chewy and full of marshmallow surprise, these Hot Chocolate Cookies are just the thing you’ve been craving. Each bite is like enjoying a warm hot chocolate on a cold winter day!


Ingredients

  • 2-1/4 cups all purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup instant powdered hot cocoa

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 12 tablespoons 3/4 cup, unsalted butter, softened

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup mallow bits dehydrated mini marshmallows

  • 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips


Instructions

 

  • Preheat oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

  • In a small bowl, combine flour, hot cocoa, baking soda, salt and baking powder. Mix well and set aside.

  • Add butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar to a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape the bowl down halfway through mixing. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well.

  • Add half of the flour mixture and beat on low just. until combined. Add remaining flour mixture and beat just until combined.

  • Fold in mallow bits and chocolate chips.

  • Using a 1 tablespoon portion scoop, scoop dough onto baking sheet, keeping 2″ apart. Bake 9-11 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and let stand on a baking sheet for 3 minutes before removing from pan and placing on a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

These Hot Chocolate Cookies are everything you love about a cozy cup of cocoa—wrapped up in a soft, chewy cookie! Packed with rich chocolate flavor, gooey mini marshmallows, and melty chocolate chips, they’re the perfect winter treat. Ideal for holiday baking, cookie exchanges, or anytime you’re craving warm, chocolatey comfort.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Holiday Treats, Cookies
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg