Description
Hot Chocolate Cookies are soft, chewy chocolate cookies packed with gooey marshmallows and rich chocolate chips, mimicking the cozy flavors of a warm cup of hot cocoa. Perfect for winter nights, holiday gatherings, or whenever you’re craving a chocolatey treat!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (or 12 large marshmallows cut into small pieces)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Mix the Dough:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
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Shape and Add Marshmallows:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Press a few mini marshmallows into the center of each dough ball.
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Bake:
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the cookies are set but still soft.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Enjoy warm with a cup of hot chocolate for the ultimate cozy treat!
Notes
- If using large marshmallows, cut them into small pieces before adding them.
- To prevent marshmallows from melting too much, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~160 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg