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Hot Cocoa Cookies

Warm Up with Irresistible Hot Cocoa Cookies Bliss

Enjoy these Hot Cocoa Cookies with a rich chocolate flavor and fluffy marshmallow frosting, perfect for winter gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened; use vegan butter for dairy-free
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar can reduce if using sweetened cocoa mix
  • 2 large Large Eggs can substitute with a flax egg
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract use vanilla bean paste for more flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed cocoa is preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure freshness
  • ½ teaspoon Salt use sea salt for enhanced flavor
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips can use dark or milk chocolate
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows optional; omit for smooth cookies
For the Frosting
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter softened; use vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Marshmallow Creme/Fluff can use homemade marshmallow fluff
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar choose organic if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream optional; almond milk can be used

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hot Cocoa Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time and then the vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips and mini marshmallows, if using.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets, chill for 30 minutes.
  7. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy, then mix in the marshmallow fluff and gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  9. Once cookies are cooled, frost each with the marshmallow frosting. Optionally drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough helps to maintain cookie shape; use room temperature ingredients for best results.

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