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A plate of Hot chocolate cookies.

Hot Chocolate Cookies

Chef Jenn
These soft and chewy Hot Chocolate Cookies are made with a mix of hot cocoa, cocoa powder, and marshmallow bits for a deliciously sweet treat. Perfect for sharing, they’re easy to make and can be frozen to enjoy later!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 141 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup butter salted; softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup hot instant cocoa mix about 3 packets
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa use Dutch process cocoa for the best chocolate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup vanilla marshmallow bits not miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat the brown sugar, white sugar and butter in the bowl of your stand mixer with the paddle attachment, or with a hand mixer, until light and fluffy. About 5 minutes.
  • Beat in the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Whisk together the flour, cocoa mix, baking cocoa, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
  • Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter mixture, beating until combined, and scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Gently fold in the marshmallow bits and chocolate chips.
  • Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart on the parchment-lined baking sheets. The cookies will spread.
  • Bake until set, about 10-12 minutes. Remove and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Make sure your butter is softened, not melted, to ensure the perfect cookie texture.
  • Avoid overmixing the dough once you add the dry ingredients to keep the cookies soft.
  • The marshmallow bits are a must—they add that unique hot chocolate flavor and texture to every bite.
  • How to tell when your cookies are cooked? They’ll be set up around the sides. The tops may still be a bit gooey.
  • For a fun twist, drizzle some melted chocolate over the cooled cookies for a little extra indulgence.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 136IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chocolate cookies, cookies, marshmallow
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