Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Hot Chocolate Cookies capture cozy cocoa flavor in chewy chocolate dough studded with chips and topped with gooey marshmallows for winter treat perfection. Ready in 25 minutes, they evoke sipping hot cocoa by the fire.

Why This Recipe Works

• Hot cocoa mix adds instant chocolate depth and marshmallow essence.
• Brown sugar ensures chewiness with crackly tops.
• Marshmallow centers melt during baking for surprise ooze.
• Chilling prevents spreading for thick cookies.
• Versatile for gifting or cookie swaps.

Ingredients & Prep

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ⅔ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 4 packets hot cocoa mix (¾ cup total, plain)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 12 large marshmallows, halved

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Beat butter and sugars until fluffy; add eggs and vanilla.
2. Whisk dry ingredients (flour through salt); gradually mix into wet until combined. Fold in chips.
3. Chill dough 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F; line sheets.
4. Scoop 2-tbsp balls; bake 8 minutes. Top each with marshmallow half; bake 2 more minutes.
5. Cool on sheet 5 minutes; transfer to rack.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Airtight room temperature 3 days; freeze baked up to 2 months.

FAQs

Flat cookies?
Chill longer and use parchment.

Marshmallows sticky?
Freeze halves before topping.

Gluten-free?
1:1 GF flour swap works.

Conclusion

Hot Chocolate Cookies deliver mug-worthy indulgence in handheld bites holiday essential.

Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Print Recipe

Soft, fudgy Hot Chocolate Cookies made with cocoa powder, melty chocolate, and topped with gooey marshmallows. Cozy, rich, and perfect for winter nights or holiday baking.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Yield: 18 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
• 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 2. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• 3. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
• 4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
• 5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
• 6. Fold in chocolate chips.
• 7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
• 8. Bake 8–9 minutes, then remove and press marshmallows into the tops.
• 9. Return to oven and bake 2–3 more minutes until marshmallows are soft.
• 10. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Notes

• Use jumbo marshmallows cut in half for a bakery-style look.
• Do not overbake cookies will firm up as they cool.
• Sprinkle with flaky salt for extra flavor contrast.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 170
• Sugar: 14g
• Sodium: 120mg
• Fat: 8g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 22g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 3g
• Cholesterol: 30mg

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