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Hot Chocolate Cookies

Decadent Hot Chocolate Cookies for Cozy Winter Indulgence

These Hot Chocolate Cookies combine chocolatey goodness with gooey marshmallows, perfect for winter gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/4 cup Milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
  • 2 cups Flour all-purpose or gluten-free
  • 1 packet Hot Cocoa Mix unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder regular or dark
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Marshmallow Bits
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips or dark/milk chocolate

Equipment

  • Oven
  • stand mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually incorporate the flour, hot cocoa mix, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
  5. Fold in the marshmallow bits and chocolate chips.
  6. Portion the dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
  8. Press extra marshmallow bits and chocolate chips onto warm cookies after removing from the oven.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking and avoid overmixing to maintain softness.

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