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Hot Chocolate Cookies

Hot Chocolate Cookies That Warm Hearts and Tummies

These Hot Chocolate Cookies warm hearts and tummies with their chewy texture and nostalgic flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup Milk dairy or non-dairy options
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract pure recommended
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Powdered Hot Cocoa Mix adjust for richer flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder dark or regular
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Fun
  • 1 cup Marshmallow Bits do not substitute with regular marshmallows
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips press extra chips on top after baking

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • stand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix on low until fully incorporated.
  4. Whisk together the flour, powdered hot cocoa mix, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold in the marshmallow bits and semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set and the centers look soft but not wet.
  9. Press additional marshmallow bits and chocolate chips onto warm cookies and cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking and experiment with mix-ins for added flavor.

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