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Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe

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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.

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.

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Keywords: hot chocolate cookies, marshmallow chocolate cookies, cocoa cookies

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