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Hot Chocolate Cookies

Delicious Hot Chocolate Cookies for Cozy Winter Nights

These Hot Chocolate Cookies are chewy, gooey, and filled with marshmallow bits, perfect for cozy winter nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened; can substitute with margarine or coconut oil
  • 1 cup Sugar can use coconut sugar for alternative
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar for moisture and chewiness
  • 1 large egg Egg can use flax egg for egg-free version
  • 2 tablespoons Milk any non-dairy milk can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 2 cups Flour gluten-free all-purpose flour for gluten-free version
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Hot Cocoa Mix can substitute with extra cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed cocoa for deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda do not substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt reducing it can lower sodium
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Marshmallow Bits or mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips can use milk or dark chocolate

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hot Chocolate Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered hot cocoa mix, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in the marshmallow bits and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop and space the dough on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly underbaked.
  8. Press additional marshmallow bits and chocolate chips into the tops of the cookies immediately after removing from the oven.
  9. Let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for winter gatherings and can be made gluten-free. Refrigerate the dough to enhance texture and flavor.

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