Description
These Hot Chocolate Cookies are rich, chewy, and loaded with gooey marshmallows—everything you love about a cup of cocoa in cookie form. Perfect for winter baking and holiday cookie trays!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup hot chocolate mix
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Optional Add-ins:
- Crushed candy canes (for a peppermint twist)
- Caramel drizzle
- White chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, hot chocolate mix, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently mix in the chocolate chips.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop 1½ tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 8–9 minutes, until the edges are just set but centers are still soft.
- Add Marshmallows: Quickly remove the cookies from the oven and press 2–3 mini marshmallows on top of each cookie.
- Finish Baking: Return to the oven for 1–2 minutes until the marshmallows puff slightly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Don’t overbake! The cookies should be soft in the center for that perfect fudgy texture.
- For a festive look, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top before baking.
- Add extra marshmallows right after baking for an ultra-gooey top.
- Freeze unbaked cookie dough balls for up to 3 months for fresh cookies anytime.
- Reheat cookies in the microwave for 10 seconds to make them warm and gooey again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes