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A close-up of freshly baked hot cocoa cookies, loaded with chocolate chips and topped with mini marshmallows. The cookies have a rich, chocolatey texture with a slightly crisp edge and a soft, gooey center.

Hot Cocoa Cookies

There's nothing quite like the warmth of hot cocoa on a chilly evening, and these Hot Cocoa Cookies bring that cozy flavor to a soft, chocolatey treat. They are rich, sweet, and packed with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 servings
Calories 168 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Plastic wrap
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop or Spoon
  • Oven
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 packages hot cocoa mix or ¾ cup hot cocoa mix
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips regular or mini
  • 1 cup dried mini marshmallows the type made for hot cocoa, not regular mini marshmallows

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Crack the eggs into the bowl and pour in the vanilla extract. Mix until everything is fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, hot cocoa mix, baking powder, and salt. Make sure everything is evenly distributed.
  • Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, blending everything together with an electric mixer. The dough will be thick.
  • Use a spatula to gently fold in the chocolate chips and dried mini marshmallows.
  • Cover the dough with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Set the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Use a spoon or cookie scoop to make 1 ½-inch dough balls. Place them on the baking sheet, leaving about an inch between each one.
  • Put the cookies in the oven and bake for 9-11 minutes, or until they are set but still soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these Hot Cocoa Cookies as a taste of Southern comfort and hospitality!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 24IUCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Chocolate Cookies, Hot Chocolate Cookies, Hot Cocoa Cookies
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