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Hot Chocolate Cookies

Hot Chocolate Cookies: Cozy Treats for Sweet Moments

Indulge in these Hot Chocolate Cookies, a delightful treat combining rich chocolate flavor with gooey marshmallow bits.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk whole or non-dairy
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet powdered hot cocoa mix
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup marshmallow bits
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips substitute with dark or milk chocolate if preferred
For Topping (Optional)
  • 0.5 cup extra marshmallow bits press into tops
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Hot Chocolate Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Cream together for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa mix, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and marshmallow bits.
  6. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  8. Press extra marshmallow bits and chocolate chips into cookies as soon as they come out of the oven.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for 5 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: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For enhanced flavors, refrigerate the dough for up to 36 hours before baking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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